How babies develop in their 20th month

Appointments and activities - What's coming up in the 20th month?

Playdough:Although toddlers at 20 months cannot yet sculpt figures, handling soft playdough is nonetheless popular with many toddlers at this age. Especially when the weather isn't cooperating, you can enjoy the pleasant feeling of kneading with your child and pass the time with colorful playdough.
Nature outing:For children and parents, nothing beats spending time together outdoors. Here they can test progress in walking and motor skills. There's something new to discover everywhere: little crawling beetles are as exciting as the 20th stick that is found - and has to be taken home. In good weather you can plan an afternoon in the forest or park and aPicnichave a picnic. Drinks and snacks fit in a picnic basket.

Fine motor skills:With their hands, the little ones are becoming increasingly skillful. Particularly when dressing and undressing, as well as when eating or drawing, clear progress is often noticeable.
Communication:Children at 20 months can communicate both verbally and through gestures and facial expressions. If your child wants an object, they will let you know verbally or nonverbally.
Ball and Finger games: Motor skills are now so well developed that toddlers enjoy playing with balls and can already throw or kick them quite reliably.Finger games are also very popular with many toddlers at 20 months..
Language:Simple word combinations are well understood. Some toddlers now start to string together words from a familiar context and thus form short sentences.
Memory:Babies and toddlers can remember experiences better and better. They often communicate - with hands and feet - what they experienced the day before or earlier.
Imagination:The imagination of 20-month-old toddlers is developed to the extent that many children often play with imaginary objects and make up their own stories and sequences.