Youre officially well into the second year of your little ones life!
(Cue the spills!
“Your little one may also imitate you like a pro you touch your nose, hell touch his.
Boys will weigh about 18 to 28 pounds and be about 28 to 32 inches tall.
As always, however, theres a fairly wide range of normal.
Whole milk contains even more vitamin D than breast milk, which is something your toddlers growing body needs.
To a toddler, its Mount Everest, just waiting to be scaled.
But somewhere along the line, one of you may be ready to make the break.
Even if hes not yet talking, he may be able to understand what will happen.
Just be careful when you get to eyes ouch!Stick with (or start!)
a bedtime routineRoutine is a toddlers best friend.
The same thing goes for when you come home.
Act like its no big deal, and with time, it soon will be.
Dont worry too much about klutziness i.e.
Your little one may also imitate you like a pro you touch your nose, hell touch his.
Besides, he may prefer to be bare-bottomed anyway!
Boys will weigh about 18 to 28 pounds and be about 28 to 32 inches tall.
As always, however, theres a fairly wide range of normal.
Your pediatrician can tell you whether your childs growth is on track with how hes paced in the past.
Whole milk contains even more vitamin D than breast milk, which is something your toddlers growing body needs.
It also has much-needed fat for your little one’s growth.
You wont be able to prevent every injury, though.
The occasional bump on the head and scraped knee are par for the toddler course.
Like adults, most toddlers are able to fast overnight for 10 to 12 hours.
The upshot: You continue to wake up in the middle of the night, every night.
One word of caution some toddlers will continue to wake up, even for water.
If thats the case for your tot, you may have to try the cold-turkey option after all.
Inside, he can still go barefoot or wear non-slip socks.
To get your 13-month-old off on the right foot, youll first need to measure those little feet.
Always fit yourtoddlers shoeswhile hes standing up, not sitting down.
Even though toddlers quickly outgrow their shoes, resist the urge to buy a slightly-too-large pair.
Breastfeeding is fine to continue for as long as you and your toddler feel comfortable.
But somewhere along the line, one of you may be ready to make the break.
And if that person is you, dont feel guilty about it you did an amazing job!
Start the weaning process by telling your child that hes bigger now and no longer needs to nurse.
Even if hes not yet talking, he may be able to understand what will happen.
Too many changes might be overwhelming.
Dont volunteer.Another way to cut back on the nursing sessions is to stop offering them.
If the sessions are less satisfying, he might be more willing to give up the breast altogether.
Just be careful when you get to eyes ouch!
Routine is a toddlers best friend.
Put on PJs.After bathtime, change your tot into comfy pajamas clothes that signal its time for sleep.
Brush teeth.Nows a good time to get into the teeth-brushing habit, if you havent already.
The bacteria from food can build up overnight and contribute to tooth decay.
The idea is to wind down and relax, not over-excite.
To a toddler, everything is up for grabs literally.
Like a little scientist, hes touching, pulling andmouthingwhatever isnt stashed behind child-resistant locks.
Sure, you’re able to tell your toddler not to touch something, but will he listen?
In the meantime, your best bet is to keep everything breakable, sharp or toxic out of reach.
Try not to make a big deal out of your toddlers tendency to want to touch everything, though.
Any attention, even if its negative, might just persuade him to try it again.
Before you go, leave a few favorite toys out, which might head off the tears.
The same thing goes for when you come home.
Act like its no big deal, and with time, it soon will be.
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