Baby`s development in month 14

Children learn through play. As your child becomes increasingly interested in more advanced toys, you can make some fun things for him to play with. Not all of his toys need to be store bought. They just need to be safe and stimulating. Your toddler might even be able to help you make something new! Parents and caregivers should play with their children and encourage active learning. When playing, it is best to let him lead the way. After playing for a while your his way, show him how to something another way. Show him how to combine toys to make playtime more fun. Your child may become afraid of the dark and may stop playing in his room alone.

Your child is interested in small things. Bugs, pebbles, crumbs and other small items are fun for her. Your child can stoop and stand back up again. Sometimes your child will drop things just to have you pick them up for her. If you are not careful, this will soon turn into a game that she loves!

Your child can let you know when she wants something and is beginning to increase her vocabulary. He likes to make sounds and might scream to let you know just how powerful his voice can be. He initiates games and will bring you books or toys that he enjoys.

By fourteen months, you will have to limit the amount of television your toddler watches. The television should not be used as a babysitter and the programs she watches should be monitored. Watching the television does not give your toddler a chance to explore and develop muscles.

A child this age is mobile and curious! Take special precautions to prevent poisoning. Everyday items can be poisonous if a child were to consume them. Colognes, cleaners, spices, garden plants and many other items are dangerous. Keeping a clean and clutter free home can help eliminate hazards. Keep the number of the poison control center posted at each phone in case of an emergency.

Discipline can be hard, but it is an important part of parenting. Disciplining your child is important to help them grow into responsible adults. By fourteen months, your child already has developed a close bond with you. He knows that you love him and he trusts you. During the second year of life, toddlers want to please their parents by completing simple instructions. Your child will also begin to mimic your behaviors. Set your rules and stick to them. When your child is misbehaving, pull them aside and remind them of the rules.

Developmental Milestones - 14 Months Old

Physical

Can walk well
Climbs stairs with help
Slides backwards down the stairs
Can stoop and stand again
Likes to dance

Intellectual

Spends a lot of time staring at objects
Enjoys playing with other people
Likes putting sounds together
Learns new words
Tries hard to be understood

Emotional

Does not like being alone
May be afraid of the dark
May scream to show power

Age Appropriate Toys

Ride on toys
Music
Push toys
Blocks
Building materials
Stacking materials
Shape sorters
Simple art supplies
Balls
Small climbing structures
Rocking horse

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julbroom1 - Monday, 14 Jul
oh we need to move to 15 month page see you there:)

julbroom1 - Monday, 14 Jul
Morning Gene, Glad to hear the party went great:) How did the tresure hunt go? Poor Alyssa and her teeth, I don't know if Trent is but he woke up alot last night just wimpering, and than hubby would snore so i got no sleep haha can't wait for nap time. Your friend did an awsome job on the cake!! Oh the kids are great about picking up after themselves they now they can't move on to something else i was talking about your regular chores, dinner for the family. haha one of our biggest time consumers was potty time, the both are potty trained so every 20 min one of them had to go. now Trent thinks he needs to stand to try and go. haha he just slams his potty lid down if i ask if he has to go. My daughter had the twins and the 2 older brothers all weekend she is never having kids haha I only helped about 3 hrs since she was getting paid 400 it was a long time though it was 6am sat till 10pm sunday. so she earned it. haha

gene - Monday, 14 Jul
Good morning=) I had a very busy weekend. Matthew's birthday went very well. Everyone had a blast=) My son's gift from us was the party, my hubby's and (Grandpa helped out too) gift was a Quad. My son is so happy=) I did add some photo's to my album. It is so easy to add photos now on this web site=) His cake was awsome. I do have a photo of it! My neighbor made it!! She is so talented. Well, I hope everyone is doing well. I hope the babies are doing great=) Alyssa has been teething? She has been putting her hand in her mouth, and whinning at times? Poor kids=( It must be hard to teeth. ouch! Jullbroom1, as far as getting cleaning done.ha ha When the kids are here I'm always telling them they have to clean up after playing with something, if not I would be overwhelmed. We also do the clean up song.ha ha I;m glad everything went well for u and Trent that day=)

julbroom1 - Friday, 11 Jul
Gene OMG how do you get anything else done in the house, but than again I am sure you are so much more organized than me. haha The kids did have a great time, went in Trents pool and at least they all nap at the same time YAY but by 330 Trent was done sharing his mommmy haha we didn't try the fan yet. JR is going to love his birthday present, and his party sounds awesom the kids are going to have so much fun I love all the details for the tresure hunt. That is so nice you mil comes and helps you, don't you just love how the menu gets bigger as the party gets close. yaya well I know your going to be busy have a great weekend and can't wait to see the pictures

gene - Friday, 11 Jul
Julbroom1, how did your day go with the kids?

gene - Friday, 11 Jul
Good morning=) I'm so tired, although I had off yesterday and had a wonderful day I am exhausted! I clean up, went to Party City, 99 cent store, then lunch with my parents and sil=) We then headed over to the park where Jr. birthday is going to be. My sil took pictures of 3 things, a little park, a bridge and little white house. We are going to give the kids these picture cards and they have to find the places. When they do there will be a ticket in a cup there. When they give me all the tickets, they will get there treasure, which is a dinosour egg. Inside the egg which is like a hard mud, Inside that is little dinasour bones. Too cute. So this will all go with the diego theme. The kids should have fun. I took advantage of myy time htere and went on the paddle boat with Jr. After spending a few hours there I then did the grocery shopping for the party! Ahh, I'm tired. Jullbroom1, did u try the fan? I have to clean today, and put the party bags together. I think my mother in law is coming after work today! I hope!! I also have to marinate the chicken. I also added tri color pasta to my list! We are getting Jr. a quad for his birthday. We decided to get him the kid one. Not a gas powered one. But it is a two seater for his sissy=) He should be very happy with that! Gosh birthdays are expessive!!

gene - Thursday, 10 Jul
Lily, I really think that is so funny that Trent, Alyssa and Jaidalynn are having seperation anxiety? Hey at least we can take comfort that we are all going through this together=) That is great that Jaidalynn is talking Spanish now too=) I try talking to Alyssa in spanish, but we really talk English in my house. Only Grandma's talk to the kids in Spanish=) I guess also cuz Jr. had a speech delay, they told me not to introduce Spanish to him, because they wanted him to learn one language to start with. But he knows a few words in Spanish and understands my mom. But I will try to teach them more. It is wonderful being bi-lingual. Wish I knew Chinese=) Kids are like spunges they can absorb language at an early age. Keep up the good work Lily=) That snoring story is cute!!! Well, I hope everyone has a wonderful day today=)

julbroom1 - Thursday, 10 Jul
I did tell my hubby last night I wan't to get him a fan, the extra one we have is to quite and my hubby doesn't understand that. haha its this tiny thing, he doesn't want me to use a fan, he thinks its addicting haha my whole family needs a fan to sleep, it was funny when my niece spent the night she was like uncle Duane do you have a box fan becuase i need one to sleep. haha and when my older sister same thing, and both of my other kids need them to. haha we are fan addicts, guess there are worse things.

julbroom1 - Thursday, 10 Jul
Gene so you are going to feel like your on vacation today back to 4 kids haha i am sure the kids will miss the other 2 haha That is a nice size party, a treasure hunt the kids are going to have so much fun doing that:) Yeah Trent only has a few at at time and they are very small but I know the are harsh on the system its the only thing he will cry and cry for he hangs on the refig for them. i just gave him 4 after eating pancakes, a cereal bar, yougurt, and few cherrios see i told you he has been a piggie. haha i don't know if i am brave enough to try painting. haha so guess we will stick with play dough.

gene - Thursday, 10 Jul
Yeah, be careful with the strawberries, when I was little I ate a whole container full of strawberries.ha ha And a few hours later I had a huge rash in my mouth, and off to the emergency room I went.ha ha The doctor told my mom, to much of a good thing is always good.ha ha ha So now I only have a few at a time.ha ha Aww, I think I'll make a fruit salad for Jr's party=) Thank u for mentioning the strawberries.hehe About his party today when the kids leave I am off to party city! I have to buy a few things. I also have to go to the park and take pictures of areas to have a treasure hunt. Being that his theme is Diego=) So I'll make a map with pictures for them=) Should be fun. And the treasure will be the party bags=) My sis in law thought of taking pictures=) Well, other than that I think we will be o.k. I believe 10 kids are coming at 25 adults? Not that big of a party, but should be fun=) Well have fun today with the Twins and Trent=)

gene - Thursday, 10 Jul
Good Morning=) I survived! ha ha Boy it was challenging keeping 6 kids busy at the same time.ha ha But it was fun! Today we are back to normal 4. Jullbroom1, Trent is going to have fun with the Twins=) I hope your day goes well also! Just keep em busy=) U can always try my rock painting idea=) Just grab a few rocks, stones and have them paint them=) Trent might want to do this as well=) Alyssa likes to a paint ,but ohhh what a mess!ha ha Hmmm, So Trent only wakes up at 5 :45 when daddy wakes up and makes noise? If that is the case, do u think u can put a fan in Trents room to block some noise out? I have a fan in Alyssa's room during nap time and I think it helps her. I'm glad your sister is o.k.=) that must have been scary to get that call, but glad she is o.k.=)

julbroom1 - Thursday, 10 Jul
Anyone have any ideas how to help Trent sleep longer in the mornings, he either wakes up from hubby alarm clock, or him showering, When my hubby doesn't work he sleeps till 730-800, than he wants to nap at 10 which i keep him up but he is much happier sleeping till 730 instead of 545 and of course so am i haha

julbroom1 - Thursday, 10 Jul
Good morning Gene, had a scary moment last night getting ready for bed and my younger sister called, she had just rolled her blazer thank god she was not hurt, i alwasy warn her about taking the country roads around here, hope you have a great day! Do you still have a lot todo for JR's party, bet he is getting real excited:)

julbroom1 - Thursday, 10 Jul
Gene hope your day was good and the kids didn't wear you out to much:) tomorrow should be intresting with the twins I think they will be here from 9-5, reminder to myself don't let Trent eat so many stawberries makes one great diaper. haha tmi but he loves them!

julbroom1 - Thursday, 10 Jul
Lilly thank you for the comments Trent had such a blast that day! He loves animals. You must have been busy lately haven't seen you on. I am sure now that Jaidalynn is walking she is keeping you very busy!:) That is so cool that she understands spanish to, what a smart little girl!

Baby Jaidalynn - Thursday, 10 Jul
Gene, OMG, the same thing is going on with Jaidalynn. She's been so attached to me. I put her down and she will cry and whine and have a fit. She will run to me all the time if anyone else tries to pick her up. Even my husband and in laws whome she is very attached too. She does not want to seperate from me. There are times I am so exhausted from holding her and she just hangs on for dear life so I won't put her down.

Baby Jaidalynn - Thursday, 10 Jul
J-dee will be 15 months this Sunday. OMG, where is time flying too? She is walking and talking so much more. She understands more spanish. And the funniest thing she's doing is when I say 'COMO HACE PAPA (What does PAPA DO? And she will do a snorting sound. Papa is her grandfather and he snores really really loud. I mean to the point that we all laugh. So when I say those words in spanish, she starts to snore real loud. We get such a great laugh.LOL I have to record her.

Baby Jaidalynn - Thursday, 10 Jul
Great photos Julbroom1. I wish we had something like that here to take J-dee. I live in the city. I would have to travel up north more to visit a farm.

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.

julbroom1 - Wednesday, 9 Jul
Gene, haha that is way to funny that they are both starting this at the same time:) hhmmm maybe they are getting online and talking:) well actually our kids our a month behind haha if you look on the 13 month page they say the might start the seperation anxiety i knew i read that somewhere. I bet they love all the kids there so much todo, have you started whatching the baby yet? I am so glad to her your friends duaghter is doing better and at home:) I probably shouldn't say this but Trent has been eating like a little piggy haha he goes to the refig all day wanting the strawberrys haha wondering if he will like them when i have to buy them, these are real small just a little bigger than rasp. just found out going to watch the twins tomorrow Trent will be so happy:)

gene - Wednesday, 9 Jul
It was interesting watching 6 kids at the same time.ha ha After the parents picked up the kids I was still trying to do head counts.ha ha I was like 1 2 oh I only have mine here.ha ha Today is another day that I will be watching 6 kids. Then after today only on Wed. 5 kids every other day the 4 kids. I tell u Jr and ALyssa love having the kids here=) It's like preschool.ha ha I love to see them playing and laughing. It is funny how the older kids want to act like the babies=) Good news my friend with the baby that has CP is HOME! She is doing so much better, thank u for your prayers=) Well, I'm off! Gotta get situated before kids get here=) I hope everyone has a great day. And Jullbroom1, if u find any info on the sudden screaming let me know!

gene - Wednesday, 9 Jul
Jullbroom1, ALyssa started screaming also!! I was able to take a bath and put her in a jumper or in her excersaucer, but now if I even TRY SHE SCREAMS FOR DEAR LIFE??? WIERD??? I wonder if they are starting to become fearful? Or is it seperation anxiety?? This started like 3 days ago! I think that it is strange that Trent and ALyssa are doing it? We have to read up about this one!ha ha Unless they are coming on line and talking about screaming.he he

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

julbroom1 - Tuesday, 8 Jul
Gene, hope you have a fun day with all the kids, and they all nap at the same time so you can get a little break:) we get the puppy in 2 weeks, do you think we have the fence up yet. haha

gene - Tuesday, 8 Jul
Good morning=) I am up bright and early! I have one of the kids coming in at 7:30!! SO I have to get up and feed the dog and let her out before they get here. Well, I will be a busy bee today=( So I won't be able to get on. Unless they all take their naps when they are supposed too!ha ha Hope all is well=) Jullbroom1, when do u get ur puppy?