His vocabulary consists of expressing single words and pointing to the item you are discussing helps his comprehension. He is very sensitive to changes in emotional states and will mirror what he sees and feels in his environment.
You will find he is very curious and loves to up-end containers, boxes and even your handbag, so be prepared for increased mess around the house. He wants to spend more time awake so keep to a routine that gently calms him down before bedtime.
Motor Skills : Month 15
Gross Motor Skills
Your baby actively uses his body: his arms, legs, and trunk movesmoothly and he is more confident trying new activities. He runs and rarely falls, and can throw a ball without falling over from
the effort. He walks up and down stairs with some help, and can stand on his right foot if you support him.
He will attempt to kick a ball but is more likely to miss-time his kick and stand on it. He squats and seats himself on a chair, and can walk sideways. He has discovered he can walk in different ways, and tries using his tiptoes.
Fine Motor Skills
He continues to build towers with several blocks and will turn the pages of a book as you are reading to him. He can place a round block in a shape sorter and will try to imitate your writing if you draw something for him to copy or trace. He may drink from a cup and then hand you the cup, and he can grasp and unzip a large zipper.
Language : Month 15
He may find and then bring an object to you if you ask him, even if he can’t immediately see it. He
uses single words to express a whole thought such as “cup” for “I want my cup”, and “teddy” for
“Give me my teddy”. He still doesn’t like sitting and listening to a whole story being read: he
would rather you show him the pictures and discuss them with him.
He listens to and responds to questions and directions, but may still need you to point and show
him what you mean. He watches television and will delight in participating in interactive shows such as “Sesame Street” and pointing to and naming familiar objects he sees on the screen.
Emotion : Month 15
He acts like a member of the family and will search for a family member who is missing. He reacts to the emotional states of those around him: if you are happy he will be happy but if you are angry he may also use angry gestures.
He smiles at everyone, is very aware of himself and the reactions he provokes from others, and enjoys people watching him. He uses body movements and gestures to reject or refuse something, and may be able to simultaneously say “no”.
Learning : Month 15
He loves to experience different smells and will enjoy you sharing with him the fragrances all around him, such as flowers, cut grass, baking and fruit. He will turn the pages of a book quite naturally but may turn several at once.
He scribbles with pens and crayons and enjoys creating drawings for you. He may be ready for a
toilet routine and be able to tell you when his pants are wet. He is developing his sense of self and may be particular about what he wears.
He continues to discover his body and is more curious about the differences between males and females. He is pre-occupied with fitting objects together and placing objects in boxes and containers that have lids. He can identify pairs of objects from within a group of similar items.
What Your Baby Enjoys : Month 15
He enjoys carrying around his favorite toy or teddy bear, and likes to pile up his toys in a small heap.
He prefers to stay awake and is aware that he may miss out on activities if he is absent. He still likes emptying containers and other household items, and he settles his curiosity by touching
everything and exploring each object fully.
How Can You Help : Month 15
- Let him choose his own clothes and make decisions where possible.
- Be aware of your emotions and facial expressions - he may try to copy them.
- Be active during your reading time by pointing out objects and asking questions - don’t worry if he doesn’t want to hear the whole story.
- Play “hide and seek” using different rooms of the house.
- Give him pictures that he can attempt to trace and copy. You can even have him start to write his name.
- If he is curious about his body and differences in others. Help to explain the differences between boys and girls. He won’t understand right now, but he will soon.
- Even though he may resist going to bed, keep to the same routine so that he knows what to expect.
- Show him how to walk in different ways, such as sideways, backwards, forwards, as well as running and jumping. You can make a fun game out of this.
