Your baby, 15 months 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 and older

Your toddler is really curious about the world around her! Encourage your child to explore her world. There is so much for her to see, hear, touch, taste, build, knock over, climb on and manipulate. Your quiet baby has become full of energy and she needs you to step up the pace, too. She is probably constantly in the go-crawling, walking and scooting. It can be tiring, but think of all she is learning. Putting your child into a playpen limits opportunities for active learning and it should only be done when necessary.

Parents generally discipline their children in one of two ways: Power control or reasoning control. If you use power control, you take privileges away, use corporal punishment, withholding affection and use force to control your child's behaviors. Parents that use reasoning control usually explain in age appropriate terms why their child should behave a certain way. They choose not to use physical punishments, but instead point out why the child's actions could harm others. Reasoning control generally makes children understand why what they did was wrong and children are usually more likely to cooperate.

Your child probably likes to climb and climb alone. He does not think he needs any help. He can climb up stairs, onto chairs and tables, and he can also climb out of his crib or playpen. He can walk well and may be able to run a little. Your little one can follow simple commands, tell you what they want some of the time and can point to familiar items in a book. Your child is learning about textures, but probably does not like anything sticky.

Your child has become an expert att putting things in her mouth. The bad news is that she often puts objects in her mouth that don't belong there. The good news is that she is continuing to get better at feeding herself. Mealtimes are smoother and she enjoys eating with the family. There is no reason to buy separate foods-she can eat what you eat!

Because you have encountered the accident years, take every opportunity to make your child's environment as safe as possible. Young children don't know how to protect themselves, so it is your job do make sure she is safe.

• Protect your child from falls with stairway gates and window guards.
• Don't leave chairs near open windows or cabinets.
• Cover electrical outlets.
• Keep you child away from hot stoves and heaters.
• Avoid scalds by turning the water heater down to 120 to 130°F. (50-55°C)
• Lock doors that lead to dangerous areas.
• Keep dangerous substances locked up or safety capped.

Developmental Milestones - 15 Months Old

Physical

• Walks well
• Tries to run
• Climbs out of cribs/highchairs
• Climbs up stairs with help
• Enjoys dancing
• Can throw a small ball-still may be crooked

Intellectual

• Can point to body parts
• Can point to simple, familiar objects
• May say 4-5 words
• Can follow simple commands
• May be able to ask for things

Emotional

• Likes attention
• Does not like to compromise
• Recognizes himself in mirrors or pictures
• Recognizes familiar faces in pictures
• Does not like to play alone

Age Appropriate Toys

• Ride on toys
• Musical instruments
• Books
• Balls
• Dolls
• Large cars and trucks
• Shape sorters
• Fake foods
• Doctor`s kits
• Climbing structures
• Block

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Lexyizluvinherbbbump(Blue) - Saturday, 21 Jan
With a baby due in june im trying to get things organized around her..my 15 month old runs the house...i was wondering if anyone else is having this problem...my khloe only says mommy and daddy clearly...she says no, stop and thank you and uh oh and sorry..but you would only know that if your around her a lot...because you wouldn't know what she's talking about...is this normal...how many words is your 15 month old saying?

Lexyizluvinherbbbump(Blue) - Saturday, 21 Jan
JUST A MOM????..... I cant stand it when people say, 'Your JUST a mom?' Yes, I am a Mom! That makes me an alarm clock, cook, maid, waitress, teacher, nurse, referee, handyman, security officer, photographer, counselor, chauffeur, event planner, Hairdresser, personal assistant, & I scare away the boogie man. I don't get paid holidays, sick pay or days off. I work through the DAY & NIGHT. I am on call 24/7 for the rest of my life. And that's just with BEING A MOM!! I may not be anything to you but I am everything to someone!! Re post if your a proud mom, that would do ANYTHING on this planet for her children!!!!!...i thought I'd share..its floating around facebook ..because alot of non parents have NOOO idea what it takes to be us...WHOOT WHOOT FOR US MOMMIES

kathleen112 - Friday, 20 Jan
Ok, hopeful and I are ready to move to 16 months so (in Kash's words) Y'ALL should too! :-)

kathleen112 - Friday, 20 Jan
Yes he is!! And apparently he's celebrating by not napping AT ALL today which is highly unusual for him. I'm still letting him cry it out but it's not looking like it's going to happen. I've already been in there once for a story break and in another 20 minutes will give up altogether. Kash--you do have balls girl!!! Good for you for standing up for yourself and not taking his crap. Just saw on facebook that you quit. Are you still living wiht your mom or are you guys in your own place? How critical is it for you to find a new job? I don't blame you one bit though, he did sound like a complete psycho. My ped recommended brushing only with water until he's two 'cause of the toothpaste issue. Ben is SUPER protective of his mouth, I'm lucky to get a ppek in there much less a toothbrush lol but I try my best. Usually if I give him the brush he'll bite on it enough that I pretend it's doing something. :-)

hopeful29 - Friday, 20 Jan
OMG Keira is 16 months today...I guess so is Ben eh Kathleen!?

hopeful29 - Friday, 20 Jan
lol ah okay didn't realize you were leaving the job, what is your next plan of action? Glad to hear Cole is still good to go! I wouldn't think flouride would be good either I was always told to switch them when they were 2 by friends and family but who knows. He is the dentist after all so I guess he would have a Smick! All Keira wants to do is eat the toothpaste! YES I STILL BRUSH HER ONE TOOTH lol. I think I may bring her in just to see what a dentist says about the lack of teeth. My friend seen her yesterday and said 'oh looks like she is going to get her top teeth anytime'....I have no idea if I'm blind or what but I don't see anything resembling teeth there!

kashsmommy - Thursday, 19 Jan
Hopeful...RSV is a viral respiratory infection. RSV in itself just acts like a cold and usually carries only a low grade fever, but it can turn nto pneumonia or bronchiolitis very quickly if left untreated for even a couple of days. Well, that's my understanding of it. As of now Cole is still doing fine! He had his first dentist trip today which went a lot smoother than I thought it would lol! Chipped tooth is of no concer for now and she painted a coat of flouride on them! She said his molars will be coming soon...he still only has 2 bottom teeth but has the 4 top ones...and to switch him to flouridated toothpaste. Anybody else been told to use flouride toothpaste for their LO? I found it strange because Cole can't spit it out yet and it's not good to swallow it! Cole's ped said they should go shortly after they turn one. With Keira only having the one tooth I bet it's ok to hold off unless you're concerned about her not having more! As far as work goes, I will NOT be taking his salary offer! I don't even plan on staying there but I figure I'd make him sweat it out! I don't typically act that way with an 'authority firgure' but I will not allow anyone to speak to me the way he attempted to. Funny thing is that I learned a little about him after that. I could never figure out his personality until that fight. He's clearly a bully and as soon as I stood up to him, his whole mood changed so my guess is either bully or the type that needs to 'be the man' but also made to feel like a little bitch. Either way, I got him covered lol!

hopeful29 - Thursday, 19 Jan
OMG Kash that is awesome. Wish I had your 'balls' lol. I actually would never be allowed to express my opinion like that without getting charged etc gotta love the army...lol...I've been bundled up with so much to say for 14 years I'm sure one day I'll snap lol. What's RSV? Awww poor little dude with a broken tooth luckly it's his baby tooth I guess eh? At what point are we suppose to bring our LO's to the dentist anyways??? Orginally I was suppose to go to book for a teeth grinding but never went in and she finally popped the one tooth. Not sure when she plans on getting another one..lol She now like to bite me though and it really hurts! She pretends that she wants to kiss my chin then BAM she bites me lol. Hopefully that gets old for her quickly.

kashsmommy - Wednesday, 18 Jan
Kathleen.....ahhhhh!!!!!!!!!!! I knew you'd have a change of feeling at some point! Ben is too cute to not want another!!! So my, presumably, bipolar boss told me yesterday that he wanted me back full time at $2 less per hour than what I started at. I tell him no and his response was 'right now you're not worth any more than $11.50 an hour!'. Y'all know me, being the little southern belle that I am, I let his ass have it! Cursed him from A to Z, told he was ignorant and clearly was unaware of how to run a business and that if he was truly as broke as he says he is then he should probably get rid of the car he pays $800 a month for! He then told me the conversation was over and I should get back to work. Instead of working, I prettied up my resume and played on Facebook. I did not one single thing for him! Today as I'm leaving he offers me salary and bonuses!!!! Ummm can we say psycho?!? I told him to get his number together and we'll talk Monday! He asked why we couldn't talk tomorrow and I politely told him that I made plans for the days I was supposed to have off and will not be inconveniencing myself or anyone that I have plans with just because that would fit his schedule better! Anybody need me to handle up on anybody while I'm on a roll? ;-) Also, a kid in Cole's class tested positive for RSV yesterday!!! As of now Cole is fine, but I'm so nervous! He also managed to chip a tooth somehow so we're off to the dentist in the a.m and bloodwork in the p.m. My poor ham! ***Hopeful...Cole 'cleans up' too! Mostly the leaves that the dogs track in, but this past Saturday he did try his hand at sweeping...aka chasing the dogs with the broom! I am soooo loving this age! How's Keira's tooth coming along?

kathleen112 - Wednesday, 18 Jan
Thanks Hopeful. :-) Tomorrow could be a totally different story lol.

hopeful29 - Wednesday, 18 Jan
yahoo Kathleen thats awesome!!!

kathleen112 - Wednesday, 18 Jan
Hopeful--I'm doing pretty well with the weight loss. I hear you, I'm definitely an eater. I'm amazed by my friends who can eat little appetizer-sized portions and claim to be 'stuffed.' I'm like, really?!! As of this morning I'm dwn about 5 lbs in the 2 1/2 weeks I've been on WW which is pretty good considering last week was my birthday (and yes, I celebrated enough for the whole week lol) AND I have my period right now so I'll take it. I'm doing it now with a friend (a fellow member of the clean plate club :-) so that does help but she has a lot less weight to lose than I do. She only wants to lose 10 total whereas I would love to lose 30. Em2--congrats on your pregnancy!! Your LO does sound like a smart cookie!! ****Ok, the CRAZIEST thing happened to me today. I was washing dishes as Ben played in/destroyed the kitchen and for the first time ever while watching him I thought, 'I really want him to have a sibling.' Those of you who know me know how HUGE that is!!! It doesn't really change anything since we were probably going to do it regardless of my feelings about it lol but it is really nice/strange to actually WANT to have a second kid. So there we are!! Still no immediate plans, definitely not going to Key West all pregoid that's for damn sure but maybe this summer we'll start trying again. Scary!!!!

hopeful29 - Wednesday, 18 Jan
Congrats Em2 and welcome back!!!! We have a pretty solid group that normally keeps up to date on here, however since Christmas there has been a bit of an echo everyone has been so busy! Alison sounds like a smart cookie! That cool that she signs, I always told myself that I would do that with Keira but I never got around to it.

em2 stewarts wife - Wednesday, 18 Jan
Its been ages since I have posted on IAP let alone in the monthly section. Alison is 15 months now and 100% potty trained and signs at least 50 words and says around 30. To say I spend too much time with her is an understatement lol I am so very proud of her but also terrified that I wont be able to keep up with her! Oh and we are also due with another little girl in April!

hopeful29 - Wednesday, 18 Jan
KAthleen how is everything going with eating healthy etc? I started trying to eat good I have weight I need to get rid of ASAP but it only last like a week. Unfortunately food is my drug of choice. I am an emotional eater so any stress etc I eat and its always bad food that makes me feel better....I hate being like this and I really need to get my health under control

hopeful29 - Wednesday, 18 Jan
Cupcake? Where are you women?

kathleen112 - Tuesday, 17 Jan
Yes hopeful I'm all about the separate playroom too. Ours is in the basement and while I do spend a fair amount of time down there I find it's inconvenient to be all cooped out down there with the door closed. So like I said, I've babyproofed the kitchen/family room area to the point where even if he's making a mess it's a safe mess and I don't have to worry. Ben is the same way--on the days he takes a long nap he sleeps really well at night and the days he takes a crappy nap it throws his whole schedule off. You'd think it would be the opposite. But I refer to this sleep book that says 'sleep begets sleep' and it seems to be true for most babies I know. Just last night I hung out with a mom whose daughter is 4 months and she was saying she sleeps from 9pm to 6am...that was right around the time that the doctor told me to start putting Ben down a lot earlier for bed and that he would sleep even longer in the morning. Damned if he wasn't right! I'm curious to see how it works with this girl's baby.

hopeful29 - Tuesday, 17 Jan
Keira also climbs out of the bath tub which is pretty deep its a jet tub...fun times!

hopeful29 - Tuesday, 17 Jan
So when Keira goes to bed at 8 or 830pm she get up around 630am...when she goes to bed at 9 or 930 she gets up around 5am...wtf? lol She is getting smarter by the day I swear it's crazy. Love her to pieces.

hopeful29 - Tuesday, 17 Jan
where is everyone?

hopeful29 - Sunday, 15 Jan
lol Kathleen don't get me wrong Keira makes a mess in no time as well lol, especially when she gets ahold of the toilet paper she tears it into little pieces! I just mean dirt that is not her mess like fluffs off the floor etc. She also like to take baby wipes and attempt to clean the coffee table or floor...As far as her toys...well she hates them being organized and in a matter of 5 min after I put them back they are scattered everywhere lol. I had to make the spare bedroom a playroom cause my upstairs was becoming a mess of toys...its much better this way! She is big time into books now too, she always enjoyed a story but just wanted to flip the pages now she just wants me to read and read and read and she loves it...hope she loves reading as she gets older as well!

kathleen112 - Sunday, 15 Jan
Yay Kash is back!!! So sorry to hear about your job hun, that sucks!!! Nothing like a crappy boss to make you dread going to work everyday. :-( What kind of work are you doing? Glad to hear all is well with Cole and that he's loving daycare, I know how hard that was for you at first. We're headed to Key West in April...I was there once before and absolutely loved it, can't wait to go back. What's the latest with your ex? Is he acting like a reasonable human being or did you have to take him to court?? Hopeful--I know what you mean about people not reacting to the baby. I think anyone who can look at Ben (or Keira or any 15 month old) who is smiling or talking to you and not react is devoid of a soul. I mean seriously? How can these faces not make you happy?!?! Can Keira come give Ben a cleaning lesson? Lol. The boy is destroying my house one cabinet and drawer at a time. I think finally the downstairs kitchen/family room where we spend most of our time is properly babyproofed and everything he has access to is safe but still it's amazing what he can scatter about in a matter of seconds. He's fast too! If I leave the pantry or refrigerator unlocked (did anyone else have to LOCK their refrigerator?!) for even a second he's on it. And I seriously think he's stronger than me sometimes! Often in a battle to keep something closed that he wants to open I lose. It's crazy. Love that little, messy munchkin. :-)

hopeful29 - Saturday, 14 Jan
So Keira has an obsession with cleaning it seems lately...she always picks up random fluffs off the ground and gives them to me to throw out lol

hopeful29 - Saturday, 14 Jan
yahoo Kash great to have you back!!! Sry to hear about the job what a bummer. Hard to keep moral up. Glad to hear however about how great Cole is, I also love that Keira loves daycare and she also has quite the little personality! I could however live without the temper tantrums but they are few and far between. She is so social and says Hi to everyone and it really pisses me off when people ignore her...she's a freakin baby say Hi to her people!!!!! I had a very easy first week back as far as work load we were getting new desks etc so we didnt have access to our computers so we had a lot of time off. So since Keira was in daycare I got a lot done around the house as far as cleaning and organizing. DH is coming down in Feb he has extra vacation days for a few weeks so I'm looking forward to have the help!!! Love yas!

kashsmommy - Friday, 13 Jan
Hellllooooooooooooo :) I have finally found a moment to pop in! I miss y'all so much!!! Kathleen....where at in Florida are y'all going? Hopeful....how are things lately? Cupcake...want me to come smack your bf? :) How are Ollie, Ben and Keira?!? How are all of you?!? Cole and I are great! He loves school and his personality is coming out sooooo much! I love it! My job went from great to oh shit in about 30 seconds. The Thursday before New Year's Eve my boss told me my hours would be cut. Now I only work 27 hours a week which sucks but it gets worse. My boss is a complete ass and his other 2 employees want to force him to sell the business to them and he has no idea! On top of that, the 2 employees are asking me to 'help' them by doing really shady things like record conversations when my boss is treating me badly and make copies of financial docs. I've done none of it but all of that coupled with my boss saying he can't afford to pay me for 40 hours but pays a $774 car note every month is really just breaking me. It's hard to stay focused and be positive but I'm trying really hard!

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