Toddler Clinic
The toddler years are fantastic. Your baby has transformed into a tottering, toddling bundle of energy. You’ll notice their words becoming more defined and linking together to make coherent instructions. They’ll be rushing, running and probably falling and crashing as they refine their motor skills. And playtime takes on a whole new dimension with fantasy worlds and make-believe friends.
You’ll also have heard the expression “Terrible Twos” (and Terrible threes or fours for most) where your every suggestion will be challenged, demands will have to be met immedately for fear of instant meltdown, and your once “foodie” baby eyes your cottage pie suspiciously for signs of hidden vegetables. But it’s also a time for you to have fun together. And through many day-to-day experiences you'll guide the development of their character, build their confidence, instill some social niceties and help them on their way to making friends.
Development
Babies and books It’s never too early to stimulate a love of words and images through books. To help you on your way, a wonderful set of presents lies in store from Bookstart. It begins at your baby’s eight-month health check, with a canvas bag containing two baby books and various goodies, followed by another bag of books at 18 months and a treasure chest of books at 3 yrs. (If you’ve missed the health visitor, fear not, just contact your library or go to www.bookstart.org.uk.)
First Aid
Preventing and treating poisining with First Aid For Life
A poison is any substance (a solid, liquid, or a g...
Habits
Tantrums
Anyone who tells you their child has never had a t...
Development
Toddler Toys: vehicles
Encourage imaginative play with the wide range of
First Aid
Acute Allergic Reaction - how to help
All allergic reactions occur because the body's im...
Habits
Dealing with the biting habit
Most babies who are teething will try to bite you or someone else when a bout of pain makes them want to try anything to alleviate the feeling in their mouth. Whether or not this becomes a habit will depend largely on your reaction.
Toddler Health
Tummy troubles – dealing with them and avoiding them
Tummy upsets in small children are common and can be caused by all kinds of things. Most are not serious but with good habits and reading the signs of illness, you can help to stop them becoming a problem.
