Baby`s development in month 13

The second year of life has a lot 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 objects, 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. Do not 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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chicken - 3.4 hours ago
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oneluv - Thursday, 17 Jul
i need some help picking a new car seat! which ones do all of you have? or that you would recomend? i dont know where to start with them! theres so many out there. his infant one was easy to pick. THANKS!

cassandrans - Wednesday, 16 Jul
Hey ladies! I have a question. Has anyone else's baby gotten a rash all over their bodies due to moving up a size in diapers? I moved Lily from a size 3 to a size 4, the exact same brand and style. Then she got this bad rash on her thighs and a rash all over the rest of her body that were just tiny little bumps. When I moved her back down to size 3, to see if that was it, the rash just went away!! Any ideas what causes that?

crazyeights - Wednesday, 9 Jul
My husband lost his job today. This ones gonna hurt. If anyone out there is from the Chicago area and knows of ANY sales positions available please message my page. He has mostly been in industrial sales but has enough experience in other areas to make a change. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

GOESONBABY - Tuesday, 8 Jul
Alright ladies I NEED HELP! DId any of you get a GIRL because you were trying for one by doing any sort of method? I really want a girl and need to know if I cn help nature along with it or not LOL please send me a message. Thanks xo

lisa-d - Saturday, 28 Jun
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alicial - Tuesday, 24 Jun
wow. ladies. it's been a while. well. in case I didn't get back on and remind you laides, i'm not pregnant. false alarm. BAD NEWS: We're about to be homeless. sadly enough We go to church and are good, normal people. Looking at us, you would think we actually make good money. We dress nice, act nice, manners, everything. IT just so happens, we have nowhere to go. We will officialyl be homeless Friday. We have to be out of here then. We have no way of moving our things or ever somewhere to store it. There is no jobs here, no housing ,nothing. We need prayers, bad. We are limited to 3 days now. 2 FULL days. prayers please!!

littlecavalier - Tuesday, 24 Jun
I am from the 10 month page but wanted to share some fun info I just learned! Babies R Us is allowing people to return bottles containing BPA for store credit that is to be used in the purchase of other bottles. They take them back without a receipt and they can be used. From what I've read some of the stores in the US have different policies, so be sure to call the store near you before heading in with all of your bottles.

busybeemom - Friday, 20 Jun
Hi ladies, I have been sewing with a friend. Her and I have put a countless number of hours of resaerch into the one size diaper we made. It is for newborns thru to potty trainers. We are really happy with our pattern but I am looking for feed back. Cloth diapering mama's or not please tell me what you think. I have more on a blog on my page.

TanyaT - Thursday, 19 Jun
HELLO everyone!!! Just wanted to say hello AND I found out I am gonna have another baby!!! I am very excited!!! Hope you and your families are all doing well and having a great summer!!!

mommy to boys - Wednesday, 18 Jun
Hey ladies. I have a question for you, I don't know if any of you have any tips but I am having a hard time getting my son off the binkie. I have never had a binkie baby before and he seems very attached and I want to get rid of it before it is a problem. Any suggestions?

julbroom1 - Saturday, 14 Jun
Molly Trent really doesn't like to get to close to the vacuum when i am using it but he loves when i do. His dad use to leave the dust buster on when he was sleeping it was his white noise. haha so i am thinking that is why he likes the noise! When was you daughter born? join on 14 month

molly2416 - Friday, 13 Jun
I will be over there soon in only a few more days then Kimberly will be on the 14 month page. Trent looks so cute. BOTH my girls hate the vacumme but Clare likes the small one lol

Baby Jaidalynn - Friday, 13 Jun
Julbroom1, I love the photos. To Cute, don't forget to post them on the 14th month page. He's got tons of personality too. When he is done vacuming he an come on over to my house and do mine.LOL J/K.LOL J-dee hates the vacumme. She runs and cries from it.LOL

julbroom1 - Friday, 13 Jun
ok made the rest into slide show since they don't turn out as big. haha the green house in there is a candy store and ice cream store right behind us danger!! haha we take Trent the long way! The one with him and the cake was because i was hungry when i went to sams. haha i love sweets!! his new vacuum and of course what our yard looked over the weekend from all the rain. Joining lilly on 14 month page come on over Gene!

julbroom1 - Friday, 13 Jun

julbroom1 - Friday, 13 Jun
Trents after.

julbroom1 - Friday, 13 Jun
Here is Trent before picture.

Baby Jaidalynn - Friday, 13 Jun
Okay so I am moving onto the 14 months page so see you all there.

julbroom1 - Thursday, 12 Jun
Oh yeah i should of moved to the 14 month page!! can't keeps dates straight anymore!! haha

julbroom1 - Thursday, 12 Jun
Gene thats great that you start in July with the baby, that will be so much fun and work! The comment about JR saying my kids is totaly priceless!!:) Hubby on computer doing classes so hopefully later on i can post the pictures! Garage saleing went well i spent 14 and got him the little tikes chalk board easle, little tikes kitchen set haha want to make sure he knows how to cook!!!! and a vacuum Trent loves to vacuum!! We could do that all day if i would let him! Daddy used to use the vacuum to put him to sleep haha If i don't post later having people over for dinner, have a good weekend have my daughter orintation at the college tomorrow 7-4 fun!!

molly2416 - Thursday, 12 Jun
Lilly I was thinking about that the other day. How Jaidalynn and Kimberly will be moving to the 14 month page soon. Kimberly will be 14 months on the 16th. I'm just wishing she didn't want me to hold her all the time. I try not to and I make her get around on her own but she's not interested in anything but me lol. She climbs on me when we sit down to sing songs. I know that she will be standing better on her own and walking soon I just wish I knew when you know lol. ALOT of people say at 18 months but I don't know.

Baby Jaidalynn - Thursday, 12 Jun
It seems that we are moving on to the 14 months page soon. Tomorrow J-dee turns 14 months. MY god, already, we were just on the 12 months.LOL

gene - Thursday, 12 Jun
Jullbroom1, I didn't noticed you posted about Trents hair cut! Sorry=) I'm glad it went well. Have fun at the garage sales. LUCKY!! ha ha