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The second year of life has alot in store for your toddler. He is moving from babyhood to childhood. It is important to give your child the love, support, patience, encouragement and guidance that he needs. Toddlers are a challenge and at times, he may test your patience. Continue to set rules and enforce them. Soon your child will learn his limits.

You might notice that your child has developed new fears. This is normal and should pass when she sees that there is really nothing to be afraid of. Some children are afraid of separation, change, inanimate obects, animals and imaginary creatures. If you subjected your child to these types of objects from a young age, she may not show fear. Respect her fears and gently tell her there is nothing to be afraid of.

Because your baby is probably standing and walking well, he does not like any type of restraint. Occasionally, there are times that he may need to be in a playpen for safety. Your baby is beginning to do things for attention and likes when you clap or acknowledge her cuteness. At this point, she is beginning to adjust to babysitters but she is still afraid of strangers. She will empty the contents out of anything that you allow her to. She likes to take socks out of drawers, pots out of cabinets, etc. It is very important that you have childproofed your home and made a safe place for your toddler to explore.

Language skills are developing and he will begin saying simple words. Sometimes he gets frustrated if he can not find the words to say. Your child will respond to his name and he will look in the right direction when you ask him where an object is. He has begun to understand the names of objects, foods, people and animals. You might notice that he has a favorite book and will want you to read it over and over.

Your child does like to play alone sometimes, but she really likes to play with you. She likes to hide and have you find her. Some of her favorite toys are push and pull toys, simple ride on toys, pretend play, building materials, crayons and paper, cars and trucks, balls and other bright objects. Providing her a variety of educational toys will encourage her learning. Help her build towers and play imitation games with her.

Sometimes it is hard for babies to give up the bottle or breast. Weaning from the breast or bottle should be done slowly. Many babies want to nurse or drink from a bottle before bed and when they wake up. Do not allow your child to take a bottle or cup to bed with her. By now, she can drink whole milk. Offer her milk in a cup and encourage her to drink from it. She will drink less milk as she is eating more foods. Soon your child will forget about the breast or bottle. Don't offer it if she has moved on.

Developmental Milestones - 13 Months

Physical

• Climbs onto a low step
• Can stand alone
• May walk well
• Puts objects away

Intellectual

• Can hug and kiss
• Likes when people are near
• Enjoys praise and attention
• Is learning simple words
• Can respond when her name is called
• Waves bye bye

Emotional

• Shy with strangers
• Likes other children
• Will adjust to familiar faces

Age Appropriate Toys

• Ride-on toys
• Push toys
• Puppets
• Books
• Balls
• Dolls
• Blocks
• Chunky crayons and paper
• Large trucks/cars
• Nesting cup

Comments:

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shanita hall - Friday, 29 Mar
My baby girl is 13 months today she waves bye and waves hi she can't stand alone just yet or walk but she walks by holding on to furniture and walking around it lol she does test my patience but growing so well she's 3 months premature but it seems she does everything well almost everything lol hello 13 months!

nikkibik - Thursday, 27 Dec
He counts also his favorite numbers are 2 and 13

nikkibik - Thursday, 27 Dec
My son is about that size and he does a lot of the same things. He's advanced over all the kids in his mommy and me class and some are 2-3 months older he has about 30 words give or take and plays basketball on his new hoop he got for Christmas. He's so smart and I'm loving this age:)

monika01 - Saturday, 22 Sep
does any one have a baby in the higher % ? mty lo is about 26.5 lbs and 81cm tall... just want to know if there is anyone else in the same boat. she is able to dp alot more physically, then any child her age.... like gewt onto the playground... she too has over 50 words most in english some polish.. she aquires up to 5 words a day now .. she is also ab;e to recognize a circle and count to 3.

kiwichick - Monday, 20 Aug
Thought I would give a little update on how Aria is doing, she's going on 14 months on 4th September. Still not sleeping through the night, am going through some tough love at the moment and is getting the picture after only 2 days. I am 7 weeks pregnant and really suffering from the lack of sleep! She has just started to feed herself with a spoon very well, kicks and even dribbles a ball (her big brother plays soccer), says alot of words, mum, jay jay (her brothers name), dad, kai(food), car, shoes, hi(her ultimate fave), hello, bottle, ta, plug(dummy). She likes to sleep in a big girls bed at night, but has her naps in the cot in the day. She has been walking since about 2 weeks before her birthday and is really confident now. For those whose baby's are not walking yet, don't worry, I have met alot of mums and bubs recently, up to 18 months even that aren't walking, it will happen when their ready :) My little girl just seems to be growing up way to fast!

shabs78 - Sunday, 29 Jul
Bluroc, my lo is just over thirteen months and doesn't seem interested in walking yet either. She was a little late in crawling too. I wouldn't worry about it, I think she'll walk when she's ready :-)

BLUROC - Friday, 20 Jul
my boy will be 13 months on the 23rd and he's scared to walk. Anyone else have this?

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kodyz boo - Tuesday, 19 Jun
bella, destiny, and lillians. and others i am alive. My leave got extended a bit cuz i had a mental breakdown so i went away for a week more uuugh. Im feeling a million times better now. Ill head over to 14 onths and explain...

lillianshappymommy - Saturday, 16 Jun
I would want a boy next! as long as they are healthy yes, but I relallllllyyy want a boy next. lol I love my little girl to death but you know what they say daddy's little girl and momma's boy. ;) Yes it does make me nervous as well! mischief would reign supreme in my house with two little ones running around. lol

Destiny*Joshua*BabyBlue - Friday, 15 Jun
Alright ladies moving over 2 month 14 cause we all should be there or close. XOXO

bellablue - Friday, 15 Jun
aww destiny thats awesome there are some nice ppl ou there! Arianna is 14 months today!

Destiny*Joshua*BabyBlue - Thursday, 14 Jun
I had 2 go shopping for like everything food wise today. I ache. I spent around 2 hrs at the grocery store. Lucky for me my mom and Dess were there 2 entertain Joshua. He doesn't like sitting in a cart and wanted 2 explore with sissy. An elderly lady was so nice. I bent down 2 get my drinks off the bottom of the cart and she grabbed the other saying it was a long time ago but she remembers the struggle of bending over for 2. Lol. So sweet.

bellablue - Thursday, 14 Jun
lillian would you want another girl or boy? as long as they are healthy is number one of course! I would like either really i want three so one more of one of each would be so nice!

bellablue - Thursday, 14 Jun
Lillians how funny those two would get us in trouble together lol! jk! Arianna is a character to i do get alot on video lol cause alot wont believe to so freaking funny! just thinking about number 2 makes me a little nervous lol!!Arianna is so alert and advanced that i can imagine two of them wow! lol

lillianshappymommy - Thursday, 14 Jun
@bella yes! Sometimes I feel like recording the fit cause no one EVER believes me! She's an angel when we're outside around other people so they're like oh wow she's so well behaved! -__- You should see her when It's time for her to get out of the bath or when I tell her it's nap time or when she doesn't want to do something I want her to do. AND she's so freaking independant! SHe cries now if we don't let her use the spoon to feed herself. :/ byt she doesn't know how to do it. she wants to do things on her own, but she doesn't know HOW! I thought this wasn't supposed to start till she was 2! jeez. She's amazing though. We were playing with her dad's glasses case. I would say open the case lilly ( I didn't show her how.) she looked at me then the case opened it and grinned at me. lol I gave her this little stuff dog and said put the dog inside lilly and close the case. Again she paused like she was thinking and then she did it! I didn't show her what I meant either! she's going to be a smart one when she's older. lol @destiny yeah I haven't moved over either the last entry was literally in like march or may. I know it was M month. lol

bellablue - Thursday, 14 Jun
HEY GIRLYS! Arianna canget like that to she throws her self downn kicks then gets back up like it didnt happen she goes crazy for freeze pops! when she sees them she gets so excited! She does test my hubby more themnme cause he works all day so when he has a day off its hilarious the things she does! But ya i ignore her when she does anything considered naughty i try not to let her know im boss and thats it when she does the throw down fit lol!

Destiny*Joshua*BabyBlue - Thursday, 14 Jun
I got worried about kodyz boo so looked back a few weeks from where she is in pregnancy and she mentioned a trip out of state. She didn't mention how long but glad 2 know she's ok.

Destiny*Joshua*BabyBlue - Thursday, 14 Jun
I will just stay here till everyone else moves 2 14 mo. That's what I do in my pregnancy weeks 2. Nobody else is talking until a few days later.

lillianshappymommy - Wednesday, 13 Jun
@bella yes hurry up the 14 month forum is quiet is heck. I hear crickets over there. lol

lillianshappymommy - Wednesday, 13 Jun
I don't understand where these fits come from! Honestly. lillian threw one today cried real tears snot running down her nose, screaming at the top of her lungs and all for what??? because I wouldn't put the glass plate I had her chicken on on her highchair. -__- what to do when they get like that?

Destiny*Joshua*BabyBlue - Wednesday, 13 Jun
I was going 2 ask where u were this morning Diana but never posted. I wore my suit jacket at my interview and I honestly don't think he noticed I'm preg. We talked for an hr. He has a couple interviews next week so I won't know for a week or so. Speaking of baby fits. Joshua had a huge tantrum last night. He started out mad about something then cried to sleep then woke up screaming and went on like this for a while. He gets mad if u take something and drops down. I ignore his fits also. It's hard 2 get Dess 2 ignore him but she's getting used 2 it.

bellablue - Wednesday, 13 Jun
14 months old are babys r soon 2 more days for Arianna wow time flys!

bellablue - Wednesday, 13 Jun
destiny its illegal for them not to hire you for that reason alone but being said they could just say another reason you would never know whats meant to be will be if you don't get hired cause your pregnant take it as time to rest you only have 2 months left hun take it easy :) work will always be there xxxx

lillianshappymommy - Wednesday, 13 Jun
@destiny just point it out. hard to miss, but reassure them that you can still do the job. Then keep going. don't make it the focus of your interview.

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