What to expect: Your toddler at 12-18 months
by Kiindred
toddler development
What to Expect: Your toddler at 18 months – 2.5 years
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You have made it to the toddler stage – congratulations! This is an exciting time where speech will develop and you will start to see their personality grow. Your toddler may be pulling to stand, tempting you with walking – or even shuffling around already.
Feeding
Your toddler will be engaging in different foods by now and will really enjoy family mealtimes. This is a good time to start encouraging healthy eating routines, such as enjoying family meals together (if possible of course!)
Sleep
The morning nap will shorten, closer to that of a catnap. Whilst your little one may want to sleep for much longer, encouraging a shorter nap here will mean a longer afternoon nap. This will help with the transition to one day sleep in the coming months, where the morning nap will be dropped.
- Your little one will really enjoy exploring a park. Outdoor play and fresh air is important for a healthy toddler
- They may be pulling to stand, so look around and watch for things that may be a danger
- They like to ‘post’ things in and out, so get creative. A box of toys on its side will provide a lot of enjoyment too
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