Child 1–2 years
22 Month Old
Both hands increasingly work together on the same job, and short strings of words become possible without being expected.
Movement and daily skills
- Both hands may work on one job — holding a container steady while the other hand fills it.
- Turning the pages of a sturdy book gets more controlled, though several pages at once is still usual.
Language and thinking
- Short combinations of words may become possible. They are not required at this age, and understanding still runs ahead of speaking.
- A familiar two-part routine can often be followed when the situation itself carries half the meaning.
Social and emotional development
- Matching an object to what it is usually for — a brush to hair, a cup to mouth — may show up in play.
- Playing beside another child with more awareness of them is the step before playing together.
Try together
Give them a sturdy board book and let them turn the pages at their own pace, even when several go at once.
What can we do today?
42 activity ideas suit this age — most take about five minutes and need nothing you do not already have.
- Your Turn
- Who Is That?
- The Kitchen Drum
What can we prepare?
ParentSide has 12 recipes for 19–24 months, each with its texture, portion and preparation notes.
Professional support
Services ParentSide defines for this stage. Each page explains what the service covers and which professionals are approved to provide it.
Sources and updates
This provides general developmental information and is not a developmental assessment. Speak with a healthcare professional if you have concerns about your child's development, or if your child has lost a skill they once had — and you can ask about developmental screening.