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Your Baby from Birth To 18 Months by Nancy Stewart
Your Baby from Birth To 18 Months by Nancy Stewart











Your Baby from Birth To 18 Months by Nancy Stewart

Blow bubbles and let your child pop them.

  • Play simple games where both of you have a part to play.
  • Read books and talk about the pictures using simple words.
  • Play with your child by rolling balls back and forth, pushing toy cars, and putting blocks or other items in and out of containers.
  • For example, if she says “Dog,” say “Yes, that’s a dog.
  • Teach your child more words by adding to the words she says.
  • Try to respond to your child’s behavior in a safe, and loving way.
  • Start to teach your child the names for body parts by pointing them out and saying things like “Here’s your nose, here’s my nose,” while pointing to her nose and your own.
  • This helps your child “see” what you’re saying through your eyes and face, not just your words.
  • Talk with your child by facing her and getting down to her eye level when possible.
  • Give him some time to calm down and move on. You can try distractions, but it’s ok to ignore the tantrum. They are normal at this age and should become shorter and happen less often as your child gets older. If he is not ready, it can cause stress and setbacks, which can cause training to take longer. Most children are not successful at toilet training until 2 to 3 years old.
  • Ask your child’s doctor and/or teachers if your child is ready for toilet training.
  • Limit your own screen time when you are with your child so you are able to respond to her words and actions. Children learn by talking, playing, and interacting with others. Screen time is not recommended for children younger than 2 years of age.
  • Limit screen time (TV, tablets, phones, etc.) to video calling with loved ones.
  • This helps set mealtime routines for your family. For example, sit at the table with your child when she’s eating meals and snacks.
  • Have steady routines for sleeping and eating.
  • For example, when dressing, ask him if he wants to wear the red or blue shirt. Let your child choose between two things.

    Your Baby from Birth To 18 Months by Nancy Stewart Your Baby from Birth To 18 Months by Nancy Stewart

    Learning to eat and drink is messy but fun!

    Your Baby from Birth To 18 Months by Nancy Stewart

  • Let your child use a cup without a lid for drinking and practice eating with a spoon.
  • Ask simple questions to help your child think about what’s around her.












  • Your Baby from Birth To 18 Months by Nancy Stewart