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Your baby, 15 months


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15 months old 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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kathleen112 - Thursday, 12 Jan
Thanks Hopeful!!! :-)

hopeful29 - Thursday, 12 Jan
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHLEEN!!!!!!!! Thanks for the advice....i have been trying to get a pic for her next appt I do remember you telling me it was normal thats y i asked. Like you said, I've been keeping a close eye since we both had vision issues as well and both families have big eye issues. I hope it just corrects itself I can't imagine Keira leaving a patch on she won't keep socks or hats on! Hope you have a great birthday!!!!!!!!!!!

kathleen112 - Wednesday, 11 Jan
Hopeful--your DH is wrong. Yes, we've had Ben to the opthamologist and her initial impression was that it's a 'pseudo' lazy eye meaning that the bridge of his nose is wide and covering up the white part of the left eye making the eye appear as if it is rolling inward. This was about 4 months ago though and as the months have progressed I feel that the problem is getting worse so we have a follow up appt later this month. Honestly, I think it's a little bit of both. I think it appears worse than it is because of the structural issue I just mentioned (this will improve as his facial features mature) but do think that sometimes--not always--he has a bit of a tracking issue in that eye. My pediatrician had told me to take a close up picture with flash and then see where the flash hits the eye...it should appear in approx the same location. In the majority of pics we take of Ben the flash is pretty much in the same place but then in an occasional picture it's off. So bottom line is that I do believe he has a mild lazy eye and will probably need some sort of intervention. My pediatrician said options could range from visual exercises to drops in the good eye to blur the vision so that he strenthens the bad eye to patching to glasses to surgery depending on the severity. I'll know a lot more after January 27th when we see the opthamologist. I would definitely have Keira checked though if you're noticing it especially since both you and DH have a history of it. I was a little disappointed to hear at my lat well visit with the pediatrician that he probably does have a mild issue after initally being told it was fine but hey, if you're forced to deal with a problem with your child I'd rather deal with a CORRECTABLE problem. Will keep you posted.

hopeful29 - Wednesday, 11 Jan
Kathleen I noticed Ben's eye turns in just like Keira's have you asked the doc about it? I had it when I was a baby and as of 18months I wore a patch to strenghen the weaker eye and haven't had a problem since. Well when I asked the eye doc he said there wasn't much he could do that if I got a good pic of her with her eye turned in they may consider surgery...well my DH had the same thing and had surgery bvut he still gets the whole 'lazy eye' when he is tired. So I asked about using a patch and he got all cranky with me saying that I was misinformed my whole life that a patch had nothing to do with correcting the eye turned in and that surgery was the only option...I got frustrated cause 'hello' my eye was turned in so bad you could barely see it and the patch worked...so I think I'm going to get another opinion. It's Keira's left eye and that was the same with me it was my left eye. I also had bad vision issues and wore glasses my whole life till I finally had lazer eye surgery 6 years ago.

hopeful29 - Wednesday, 11 Jan
OMG KAthleen thank you so much, you made me feel so much better about the whole milk situation. It has honestly been a big stress for me. Frig the comment box is cut off again same for you ladies? Also thanks Kathleen for the words of encouragment :)Love the new pic of Ben, he is such a handsome little man. It's crazy going back looking at pictures of them and 1 month or even 6 months...the changes are unreal. Actually I was looking at pictures of Keira even at 12 months and I find she has even grown up alot since then. You know it's funny how I said in my last post how Keira would shake her head no but not say it....well she said it this morning lol. She was up at 5aM not too impressed for my first week back I'm tired enough getting up at 6am! Although I'm not going to lie I enjoyed having the extra time with her but I imagine she will be exhausted when the daycare goes to play group! We as a group are falling apart ladies I need you all so come back!!! I find this site much more personal then facebook as there are too many noisey people on there!

kathleen112 - Tuesday, 10 Jan
I hear you Hopeful!! Just tonight I was talking to a coworker of mine who claims his 13 month old is putting 4 word sentences together. I mean I guess this could be true (I doubt it) but it's really annoying to hear that stuff sometimes and wonder if there's something wrong with your kid. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH ANY OF OUR KIDS. And according to one of my closest friends who is a kindergarten teacher by third grade the vast majority of kids are all on the same level. Of course there are exceptions with gifted and special children but most kids, including all these supposed baby geniuses lol, all catch up to one another physically, language-wise, everything. Saw the pics of the ponytails on facebook--adorable!! I wouldn't worry about the milk intake. According to my pediatrician there is no minimum requirement at this age only a max recommendation of 24 oz. He said kids who drink more milk than that tend not to eat very much and can actually become nutritionally deficient as a result. Glad to hear you're job as stable at least for now--hope it stays that way for ya!! I'll keep my fingers crossed as far as you getting compassionate status. Yeah, where is KASH?!?! I'm beginning to think she's left us. :-(

hopeful29 - Tuesday, 10 Jan
Hey ladies! Kathleen sounds like Ben is getting ready for lift off! He must be a pro at crawling eh? Keira was always a really slow crawler and didn't do it for long. From what I understand the longer they crawl the better cause they build so much more muscle. So many parents are trying to get there babies to walk early but then they don't get that build up of muscles that they need. I know what you mean about comparing. My SIL's daughter (who will be 18 this year) had a baby last feb so she is almost 6 months younger then Keira. I get so sick of always hearing about how early she was doing everything and everyone seems to compare her to Keira…drives me nuts. Every baby is different in so many ways. Some babies are happy go lucky some are cranky pants some walk at 6 months and some not till 18 months Some talk like crazy others don't talk till way later. So stop comparing. They are always like wow she is catching up to Keira quick and I'm just thinking well duh there is only 6 months apart. Okay that’s my rant about that. Keira's hair is finally growing to the point of putting in small ponies, makes her look a little more like a girl!!! I dropped her off at daycare and expected that she might freak out \since it was 3 weeks without going there but she just smiled and put her arms out to give hugs. She's got a good little memory. Picking her up OMG she was so upset to leave I felt bad she did not want me to pick her up. Hopefully she grows out of that stage soon realizing she gets to go back and play with the kids the next day so leaving for the night isn't the end of the world! As soon as her butt hits the carseat she is back to her smiles :) She now says mommy instead of mom or mama it's cute she says that every time. She says thank you and Nana for banana and oh oh all the time. She loves saying baby too. And of course Hi she finally said bye bye instead of just waving about a week ago but hasn't since. She says puppy and doggy. She still only moves her head for yes and no but she is so smart and knows exactly what I'm talking about most of the time. It blows my mind when I ask her if she wants something she shakes her head yes and runs over to get whatever I asked her etc. It's amazing. Such a great age. So I'm worried about her milk intake. Ever since I stopped breastfeeding she doesn't want much milk. I still give her a bottle in the morning and in the evening cause it's the only way she'll drink more then a little swig. Should she only have sippy cups now? At daycare that’s all she uses but I know she doesn't drink much milk. She always eats cheese and yougurt but from what I read she needs a min of 16oz of milk. Should I be worried? Kathleen as for the Army I really know nothing yet. They can keep me up to 6 months. I actually put in a compassionate memo and I'm waiting for an appt with a social worker. There still is a small chance that they can keep me here on a compassionate status which would guarantee me to stay here for a min of 2 years. So I'm kind of holding on to that right now cause that would be awesome. If not the release might take awhile. So for now I'm just at my regular job getting back into a routine. I'm exhausted already and it's only tues but hopefully in the next few days it will get better. Cupcake you still Bfing? Kash where have you been? How are things going now with your EX? Did the child support paper work ever get sorted out?

kathleen112 - Monday, 9 Jan
Sorry! My turn to disappear. Cupcake--Ben is not yet walking, no. It was funny 'cause yesterday we were at my inlaws who have a pretty small apt and he was cruising so much more than he does here, probably 'cause everything was so much closer together. He was even cruising just holding onto walls! Plus, even though he only stands up from the floor when he's pulling up on something he will occasionally let go when he's unsupported and balance himself for a couple seconds. So stuff like that makes me think he's getting ready but I don't want to get my hopes up. As the doctor said at his 15 month appt he's a cautious kid and they tend to walk a little later. I'm not anxious to deal with a walker lol but of course I want him to hit that milestone just so I can stop worrying about it. (Not that I'm worrying that much...other people sometimes get under your skin though...I was told by a friend taht an acquaintance commented that she thinks Ben isn't walking 'cause my hubby and I hold him too much...she's totally off base but everyone has an opinion and that sucks sometimes when it's your kid that's lagging behind.) Anyway, that's funny about Ollie. At least you know he can do it!! He and Ben have always been similar so maybe he's just waiting for his little American friend to catch up. :-) Or perhaps, like Ben, he's such a good crawler he figures, hey, what's the point of this walking business?! Hopeful--hope you're settling back into your routine! So when will you officially be done with the military? Weight loss is going well. I lost three pounds in the first week and am still feeling motivated so that's good. I just have to do it, no excuses. At the very LEAST I have to get down to pre-baby weight FINALLY which is about 8 lbs away but I know I want to lose more than that. My goal is 20 total lbs by April when I go to Florida. I can do it if I stick to it so continue to ask to keep me accountable. :-) Samirah--giood to hear from you, glad all is well with your LO!!

Samirah - Monday, 9 Jan
So Mohammed Iqbal is 15 months! Cant believe how quickly time has gone by! he has met most of his milestones, just that he only says MOM, MAMA, OUPA, DADDA and refuses to utter any other words, but points to where he wants to go or what he needs! I still jus love him to bits and pieces, and am rather happy that is isnt jus yet talking! Imagine running and babbling OMW i wont be able to handle both lmao! but my munchkn is healthy, happy and alive, and i couldnt ask for anything better!! hope you ladies are all doing great..

hopeful29 - Saturday, 7 Jan
I'm here! Troy leaves tomorrow morning then I'll have lots of time to chat! Looking forward to getting back into a routine. Kathleen hows the weight loss gong? Ruby when are you going on your trip or are you still??? Cupcake is having a boy a lot different from your 2 girls? You still planning #4 anytime soon?

cupcake83 - Saturday, 7 Jan
Kathleen any progress with Ben and his walking yet? After theinitial excitement of his first 5 steps he pretty much has flatly refused to do anything!!! He may let go and do 2 steps then shake his head and drop down to crawl!! He's so fussy!!

kathleen112 - Saturday, 7 Jan
Where is everybody??

kathleen112 - Wednesday, 4 Jan
I can relate to the attitude Ruby, definitely. I hate when my hubby acts as though he's doing me a favor by taking care of Ben. And on the RARE occasion that he's watching Ben and I'm not actively doing something else productive for the house he's like, 'when are you coming downstairs, we should all spend time together.' As in, 'come take care of Ben I'm getting bored.' He watched Ben for the first time ever yesterday while I went to work (his parents were supposed to watch him but had to cancel last minute so he took off work) and by the time I got home he fully expected me to give Ben dnner since he'd been with him all day. I did it but wanted to be like, hello, this is what I do every single day...and I never expect you to give him dinner when you get home from work.

rubylove - Tuesday, 3 Jan
hey girls!I completely understand what you're all saying!It's the goddamn attitude and 'duhhhh,I don't know how to do that' that really gets to me too! I had to learn everything, cookign cleaning etc when I got married, because I never did anything at home(I was the youngest) so why is it that he never knows what to do??!!We should both have to learn everything equally.He has gotten much better, he gives the kids their breakfast in the morning,helps out with baths,but that's what I hate..why does he have to 'help out'..anyways, men are all full of shiz I tell you. I awlays tell him,I am the jack of all trades, I can work outside the home and inside AND do a great job, not half assed like him!So credit shoudl be given where it's due and that is to u smommies!hopeful- i lived with my DH and his 2 bros at one point,and I understand what you mean about having to be DR Phil at times.For me, the hardest part was how i couldn't argue with DH in front of them,so I would basically hold a lot in!Cupcake-i know what you mean about how u say soemthing,you don't wnat to seem like you're nagging and you don't wnat to come off as bitchy, which my DH thinks I always am with him...but you just gotta say what you feel, or one day you will spontaneously combust the way I did..and he'll be on the street!I'm not kidding.I have been thinking a lot lately oops he's here will write mor elater!

kathleen112 - Monday, 2 Jan
Oh ok I better understand now. Unfortunately I'm not sure that having a man take initiative is in the cards lol. I shouldn't say that 'cause OCCASIONALLY DH will surprise me (he gave Ben dinner when we were at our friends house the other day without me having to ask) but for the most part I have to ask for what I need. That used to really piss me off but I'm more accepting of it now. As you said, I'm no picnic to deal with either, so I try to keep that in mind lol.

hopeful29 - Monday, 2 Jan
LOL Kathleen I think its great that your man is so cooperative. My DH (when he is here) does do a lot don't get me wrong I just have to nag and nag like i said before (I feel like his mother) and then we get into it which leads to an argument aBout EVERYTHING. He does dishes, he does laundry he cleans I just have to lay it all out for him. He is totally OCD about certain things like how towels should be folded. He got annoyed where I had all the sippy cups and bottles and moved them which drove me nuts cause I liked where they were and he doesn't live here. Unless I wake him he'll never get up in the morning, unless I make comments he'll never get off his computer or video games...its just the small stuff that adds up and drives me to lose it. I have to nag nag nag...so sometimes its just easier to do it myself. Don't get me wrong I'm not an easy person to live with cause I am stubborn and like things to go my way. I have issues compromising. So its not like he is the only problem....

kathleen112 - Monday, 2 Jan
I really hope it doesn't sound like I'm bragging or being insensitive when I say my hubby helps out. I just feel like I have to give credit where credit is due. I want to reiterate though that this has been a slow process for us...the transition from childless couple to parents has been rough 'cause like most men my hubby is lazy and messy (and I mean REALLY messy) at heart. He's always said that he just doesn't see the mess and after 7 years together I've come to believe him. I see the mess though and remind him it's there lol. It was one thing when it was just some clothes laying around but with a baby it's a whole different story and set of responsibilites. It took awhile for us to get into a groove of shared responsibility especially since I was home full time for the first 7 months and still only work part time outside the home. Anwyway, I guess the point is you've gotta ask (continuously) for what you need and if your partner loves you enough he'll do it for you. That might sound harsh but I believe it's the truth. It's funny how often this conversation has been coming up lately. My mom and I had a long talk last week about how unhelpful my dad was with us kids and how much she resented him for that and I was just talking to my cousin last night about her parents (my aunt and uncle). My uncle has always been a lazy, demanding jackass IMO but as the marriage has progressed it's just gotten worse and worse and worse. My aunt is miserable and feels like she's alone is her marriage since it's all give and no get. Not to sound ominous but it only gets worse, not better, so if it's a radical change you want now's the time to have a serious conversation about it. Plus, don't these men realize that the more helpful they are the more sex they get?! It's a direct correlation!! Lol.

hopeful29 - Sunday, 1 Jan
cupcake sry to hear u are going through this I can relate big time. Unfortunately most men (excluding Kathleens husband lol) are in need or major direction. When I clean I basically have to lay it all out there. He trys to cook when i ask but he really has no talent in that area so i have to do it. For me whats hard right now is the situation...going from routine to total craziness. I'm all over the map with my emotions as well. Communication is key yet its the most difficult to do. I try and try and explain myself till I'm blue in the face but in the end it always goes back to the same old story. Unfortunately in my opinion things can change temp but always end up going back. I think my tolerance for stupidity goes up and down depending. So girl I hear you completely because I feel like his mother most days telling him what to do whereas he should just know to do it. Maybe my expectations are too high as well. I am pissed right now cause he is going to the casino to play poker and we have things we need to pay aka bills but he just can't get it through his head. Then he throws it at me that I've gone to see a few movies while he has been here but it was all payed for on gift cards that I had. So it actually cost nothing. And he bought himself a new video game which in itself costs 50$. He also smokes a lot which drives me and smokes are very expensive. I have spent nothing on myself all the money spent at Christmas was for his girls and Keira. Sorry I'm going on. When I read about your man Cupcake i get angry cause I know exactly how you feel. Kathleen good luck you can do it girl! I wish I had your motivation. I honestly am in a major rut right now and can't dig my way out. As for work I have to wait till I go back on the 9th. The whole process began before my holidays but I never got any paperwork back prior. So I have to play the waiting game. My DH drives home the 8th and the step daughter flew out today. Her and her dad got into it and she wanted to leave. So she is gone now. It was a good visit for the most part, I get along with her well just hate being 'dr phil' all the time in that relationship its exhausting. Happy New Year!

cupcake83 - Sunday, 1 Jan
pose I am. We'll figure something out. It all stems from me feeling a bit burnt out. Kathleen thats great we celebrated New Yrs at the same time!! Did u put BBC1 on and watch the Big Ben countdown and the fireworks?!! haha!! Good luck with the weight loss! And lucky u with your hols!!Having a definate date may spur you on!!I've decided not to weigh myself butgo by how my clothes fit. I want to get down by at least1, ideally 2 dress sizes. One nice thing the old bf did say when i was moaning about being fat is that I'm not, so thats something!! I feel like i have been talking about myself alot!! How are all of you? xxx

cupcake83 - Sunday, 1 Jan
Round and round in my head. I have to try and figure out a way of exPressing how I feel and what I need from him in a way that doesn't just sound like m having a go at him . He says I'm always having a go at him recently and I sup

cupcake83 - Sunday, 1 Jan
Silly phone,so I'm kinda sick of making allowances. I feel we are 12 yes in and I'm still carrying the weight and majority of our resPosibility. I think it has changed a lot since Ollie was born and 15 mth of it has started to take it's toll. Sorry I'm going on but I don't really wanna discuss this with anyone else so it's going r

cupcake83 - Sunday, 1 Jan
Thanks Kathleen. I have discussed this wIth my brother and his thoughts are along the same line as yours. I have always been mature for my age and I really do feel there is a gulf opening between us. I said to my bro that I'm sure in time he will mature but then my bro made a good point I had not thought of that by that time I will have also matured further as well. I have always made allowances for him in regards to family as he was in care, and nobody taught him the basic things I assumed everyone would know. I realised along time ago not to assume anything.

kathleen112 - Saturday, 31 Dec
Hopful--when does your DH and stepdaughter leave? Have you officially given notice at your job? Any thoughts on the next step?

kathleen112 - Saturday, 31 Dec
Happy New Year to all my gals!! We were just over friends of ours and had our little celebration with the kids at the stroke of 7pm (British New Years!). Now we're already done drinking and can go to bed early...and I couldn't be happier!! Lol. My how life changes with a kid. Sorry Cupcake. :-( I'm not going to compare our DHs 'cause I have to say mine is WAY more helpful than the average guy but he's still a guy and I hate that I have to ask him to do things. He should know just as well as I do what things need to be done when. I have a hard time asking too but I've learned to suck it up and ask rather than stew over it silently and just resent him. AFter some fights my DH is pretty good about following a job through to the end now but I know what you mean about it almost being easier to do it yourself than watch him to something half assed and like he's doing you a big favor to boot. I will say that I think part of the reason my DH is helpful is that I simply won't tolerate him not being helpful lol. I didn't have this baby...WE had this baby. I know thta probably wouldn't work with many (or even most) men and I guess you could say that those men wouldn't live up to my standards (nor would they enjoy being in a relationship with me lol). You get what you put up with, you know?? I know we've talked about this before and you've brought up that you and Karl have been together since you were teen and I'm sure that changes the dynamic. We all know men and women mature at MUCH different rates (particularly after a baby) and I bet Karl has just gotten used to things being a certain way. All relationships need to evolove to survive and maybe it's time to lay down some new ground rules. :-) I too am being totally cliche and vowing yet again to lose my toddler weight as I've come to call it. I don't have any excuses either (though I did try both Weight Watchers and Nutrisystem after Ben was born and they didn't work...oh and there was that whole post partum depression thing...ok, I always have excuses lol) but now I am officially only 13 weeks away from my hubby and kid free trip to Key West (YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!) and I have to lose 20lbs stat!! If I really stick with the program (Weight Watchers again, this time going to meetings instead of online) I can do it. **Congrats mfbrown!! **Ashlee--I don't know if the separation anxiety is related to breastfeeding I just think some kids get it a lot worse than others. Ben didn't develop it until around 12 months and it already seems to be improving. I guess the good news is that it's only temporary! But it's a really hard thing when you're going through it.

cupcake83 - Saturday, 31 Dec
Hey girls. Sorry its taken me so long to post back. Yes ur right Ruby, it is indeed my man that is PISSING ME OFF! hahahah!!! I can't wait for the hols to be over and us all go back to our usual routines! Gah!! So rmber my venting post? Well it started from that- and yes Kathleen, sometimes it does feel like he acts like a teenager! It annoys me that he is so self absorbed. Even down to what we watch on TV. He can come in and just turn the tv over and no c how that is rude! Hopeful it did make me feel better that u said he sounds similar to your hubby tho. So on Xmas eve he did NOTHING. He sat around on the sofa or on the computer all day until we wnt to my mums. Then when we got back it was me who had to lug all the presents out and set them up by myself. Then on Xmas day i seriously did not get to sit down for 5 minutes. I cooked the dinner all by myself, I cleaned up all by myself, I sorted any probs the kids had, took care of Ollie, EVERYTHING. I ended up going to bed at 2am realising that i had a horrible day and he hadn't even noticed. Hopeful, u rmber u said once that u find it really hard when u are feeling resentful to just be OK? Well thats how i feel. It took my to literally start crying to get him to notice i was anything but peachy. You may say why don't u ask him for help? I would but he makes such a huge deal out of everything its a toss up over what is worse - doing it all or have him doing a shit job for 3 minutes til he can get back to whatever he wants to do. Can u tell im still mighty pissed off??!! hahaahah!! Hopeful, Eurgh. I get what u mean when u say about the big meals and stuff. The woman always has to accommadate any changes herself while everyone else carries on as normal. I hope it gets better for you guys. I also understand how sometimes u wonder if being unhappy a lot is right. Bummer that u didn't get much time to yourselves too. I think its great u accept his 15 yr old into your life so much. You seem to get on well. Ruby - Hey hun. Noooo about the mould! At least there is an upside of living away!! The help sounds fab!! Ollie is EXACTLY the same as Ayya and Ben!! Constantly 'in' everything!! Lol at chewing the rubber on the dryer!! Ollie is still pinching away! He drew blood above my top lip the other day, then Keira accidentally hit me in the face with a sign in the supermarket so i look like a bruised, swollen weirdo at the min!! Me too on the needing to sort myself out!! I need my eyebrows de-catterpillaring and a spray tan!! I am SICK of my jelly belly!! Its ok for u, you're only a few weeks post natal, I have no excuse!! 15 mths and its still jellying about...yuck! Thats my somewhat cliche new yrs resolution! Ashlee - i answered your question on the FB page hun! I would of replied here if i had seen it! Mf- Congrats!!!!

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By eight months, your baby is sitting up well and he likes to play with a variety of toys...




9 Months 42 messages, 0 new.
You may have already heard a recognizable word, but now your baby will start to say things voluntarily...


10 Months 34 messages, 0 new.
Your baby is more aware of what makes you happy and what dissapoints you. When you clap, he will continue with what he was doing...


11 Months 29 messages, 0 new.
Your baby is getting ready to take his first steps! He can stand on his own and if you hold onto his hands, he will walk...


12 Months 20692 messages, 60 new.
Your baby is a year old! Looking back over the past year, it is amazing how fast she has grown and developed...


13 Months 24 messages, 0 new.
The second year of life has a lot in store for your toddler. He is moving from babyhood to childhood...


14 Months 29 messages, 0 new.
As your child becomes increasingly interested in more advanced toys, you can make some fun things for him to play with...


15 Months 20 messages, 0 new.
Your toddler is really curious about the world around her! Encourage your child to explore her world...


16 Months 33 messages, 0 new.
Self-esteem starts early and your child is beginning to realize if people like her or notand knows when people are happy or upset...


17 Months 27 messages, 0 new.
More than likely, you have seen your toddler happy, sad, mad, frustrated and everything in between...


18 Months 20 messages, 0 new.
Your child loves to help you around the house. He sees you sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and folding laundry and wants to do the same...


19 Months 16 messages, 0 new.
During mealtime, expect a mess with your nineteen month old. Although she is doing better, she still does not have enough control...


20 Months 18 messages, 0 new.
Children that feel secure, protected and cared for are more likely to display good behavior...


21 Months 16 messages, 0 new.
Even though you might be interested in getting your child involved with other children her own age, she is most interested in you and her own things...


22 Months 19 messages, 0 new.
Playtime is a special time for you and your child to enjoy each other and show love for one another...


23 Months 22654 messages, 138 new.
Develop and build your toddler's self-esteem. Don't wait until your child is older to help him learn how special he is-start now if you have not already...


24 Months 63716 messages, 45 new.
By this time, you and your child have established routines and bedtime should be an important time during the day for both you and your child...


25 Months 18 messages, 0 new.
Surely, you have heard of the `Terrible Two's`. Two year olds can be trying and taxing, but they can also be exciting and loads of fun!!


26 Months 50 messages, 0 new.
Your two year old can be described in one word-busy! She is always on the go and has a great sense of confidence in what she can do...


27 Months 28784 messages, 75 new.
Your child learns best through play, but you can also encourage her to learn new skills by giving her hands-on activities that allow for learning...


28 Months 27137 messages, 43 new.
Your two year old wants to be as independent as possible. She does not realize that she still needs help accomplishing things...


29 Months 15532 messages, 13 new.
Two year olds loves to repeat everything that he hears. It is amazing how fast your child learns new words...


30 Months 18720 messages, 448 new.
choosing a preschool for your child, ask questions beforehand to ensure a good fit...



31 Months 9042 messages, 384 new.
Encourage your child to develop strong relationships with grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends and other special adults...


32 Months & older 2780 messages, 3 new.
It is easy for your child to follow directions, but you must set rules and establish consequences for misbehaving

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