She may also surprise you byfollowing simple directions like Go get your shoes or Dont touch that.

Just dont expect your little one to be too compliant.

walking like a duck).

14-month-old toddler, 14-month-old girl being held by father amid trees and flowers

One day, your tot may eat nonstop the next, close to nothing.

Heres more on what to expect on the health front from your 14-month-old.Mouth injuriesSplit lips.

Mouth injuries are more common than you think (seemingly just below scraped knees and bumped heads).

14-month-old toddler, 14-month-old girl being held by father amid trees and flowers

Take heart: They usually look much worse than they really are.

But in toddlers, certain meds ever over-the-counter ones can be harmful.

(And thats assuming it’s possible for you to get your wriggly toddler to sit still.)

14-month-old toddler, 14-month-old girl being held by father amid trees and flowers

But its important to keep those nails trimmed and tidy.

There are ways to decode them.

Shes not entirely wrong, either plenty of injuries happen on the playground.

14-month-old toddler, 14-month-old girl being held by father amid trees and flowers

Even the most risk-averse toddlers will conquer their fears in their own time, that is.

(Does the spaghetti stick to the wall or bounce off it?

At mealtimes, only serve a few bites worth of food at a time.

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The quicker it’s possible for you to be, the less time youll give your tot to rebel.

Your little one may also be able to follow a one-step verbal command (i.e.

Go get the ball) and maybe even stack a couple of blocks.

Sleeping basics

walking like a duck).

All three should disappear as yourtots legs and feet developand balance improves.

At 14 months, boys weigh about 20 to 28 pounds and measure about 29 to 33 inches tall.

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Remember, too, that growth slows down during the second year.

One day, your tot may eat nonstop the next, close to nothing.

Then,let your child decide if she wants to eatit or not.

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And thats a lesson your little one will carry into adulthood too.

Heres more on what to expect on the health front from your 14-month-old.

Truth is, themouthinghabit can linger long after a childs first birthday.

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When you catch your child mouthing something she shouldnt, firmly tell her to spit it out.

If she doesnt listen to you, remove it from her mouth yourself.

Then wait a few days or a week to drop the next bottle.

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To a toddler, slides and swings may look more looming than appealing.

Shes not entirely wrong, either plenty of injuries happen on the playground.

Plus,some tots are simply more cautiousthan others (which means less stress for you).

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Try not to push or hover, though.

Even the most risk-averse toddlers will conquer their fears in their own time, that is.

For now, enjoy it while it lasts.

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Nothing ruins bathtime for a toddler quite like getting a surprise shampoo.

Does it seem like your child is more interested inthrowing foodthan eating it?

(Does the spaghetti stick to the wall or bounce off it?)

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At mealtimes, only serve a few bites worth of food at a time.

The less food there is on the plate, the less tempting it may be to play with.

The quicker it’s possible for you to be, the less time youll give your tot to rebel.

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you might also distract her with a few special toys that you only pull out for diaper changes.

If your child is already walking, she may be loath to lie on her back.

Yelling or threatening will just prolong the battle.

Feeding basics

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