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Every child develops differently and learns new skills at their own individual pace. The average age for a child to begin talking is anywhere from 8-24 months. Continue to foster a love for learning and expose your child to learning experiences. Reading to your child several times throughout the day will increase their vocabulary. Children naturally enjoy learning and you can help them by not pushing or criticizing your child. As easy as it is, try not to compare your child to other children. More than likely, your child enjoys saying `no`. She can follow simple directions and enjoys naming objects that she sees in pictures and books.

During mealtime, expect a mess with your nineteen month old. Although she is doing better, she still does not have enough control to completely eliminate a mess. If you are worried about the mess on the floor, place a sheet on the floor under the highchair. You can shake it out after each meal and wash it when it becomes dirty. Bowls with sides make eating easier because she can push the foods against the sides. A spoon with a chunky short handle will be the easiest for your child's small hands. Serving your child's food at the same time the rest of the family is eating will help establish a mealtime schedule. Your toddler will also see how you eat and will begin to develop table manners.

Your child may have a security blanket, stuffed animal or other object. Many children claim objects and hold possession to their favorite item for a long time-usually until someone makes fun of them later in life. For many children, their security item offers a `friend` and they share everything together. Some children are not able to leave their security item at home when they go somewhere. You dot need to take the item away or make fun of your child. Allow your child to enjoy his `friend` and with time he will realize that the item can not solve any of his problems.

Your child learns by imitating what you do. If you don't want your child standing on chairs, don't let him see you do it. However, if you show respect and love for others, he will too. Enjoy your toddler during this time. Of course some days are better than others, but every day offers new chances for learning.

Developmental Milestones - 19 Months Old

Physical

• Runs
• Can kick a ball
• Can throw a ball
• Tries to catch
• Likes to dance
• Likes to swing

Intellectual

• Likes to say `no`
• Follows simple directions
• May point to body parts
• Learning new words
• May imitate animal sounds
• Enjoys dressing up
• Can brush teeth

Emotional

• Likes to cuddle
• Prefers to play with adults over other children
• May have a security blanket or toy

Age Appropriate Toys

• Books
• Musical instruments
• Building materials
• Art supplies
• Pretend play
• Dress up clothes
• Balls
• Ride on toys
• Interactive educational toys
• Dolls
• Cars and trucks
• Outdoor play toy

Comments:

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lillhill79 - Thursday, 1 Sep
Happy 19 months to Cortlyn. Can't believe how fast it's going.

Storms mum - Friday, 12 Aug
Have been away for a week to see my husbands family. Funny how much he has learned during the past week. He has learned to say about 15 new words and answers us with 'yes' or 'no' every time we ask him of something. He also says 'again' if he finds something funny. He used to enjoy rolling a ball but now he loves to kick it hard with both feet and the baby's got skill! It's so funny when they really start to show their personality! Sorry about the rant. I'm just so proud of being his mum!

Mybabysuprise - Wednesday, 10 Aug
Hi mommies, we just got back from disneyworld and had a great time. Anyone else still getting up 3 or more times a nite with baby? Mason has uncontroled asthma and 23lbs. What is new with everyome else

SuperMomTo3 - Tuesday, 9 Aug
Rubes, I'll be praying for your safety and others around you. Okay, girls I'm moving up to the 20 month page.

SuperMomTo3 - Tuesday, 9 Aug
Hunter is growing up so fast. I started crying yesterday, because of it. My mom has this bird that I am babysitting, his name is baby. So Hunter has been saying baby bird every time he see's him. Course it sounds like bebe bur. He also started saying mama (not around anyone though but me and the kids.) When he's tired he grabs his blanket and passie and stands in front of his crib. He also started washing his hair with the wash cloth. He still is so sweet and cuddly. He listens when you say no and hands you stuff that he's not suppose to have or ask for it. I gave him something yesterday and said 'give this to daddy' so he ran straight up to Nathan and gave it to him. I'm so proud of him and amazed at how much he's picked up so fast.

Rubes - Tuesday, 9 Aug
So many riot vans have gone past. I got a bit scared. But so far no trouble.

rls- I♥mythreebabies - Tuesday, 9 Aug
Rubes - hope your area stays trouble free! J is back on top form now, we all are which is good. I need to find a dress to wear to a christening in two weeks time, my tummy is huge!

lilmum2002 - Tuesday, 9 Aug
Be careful Rubes! I sorta watched the smurfs the other night before the stagette party, I wasn't really paying too much attention to it though but what I saw was cute. I am sort of looking forward to going dress shopping for this wedding but haven't worn a dress in years so it should be a difficult process lol. The good news is I'm down 5-10lbs so things might actually fit me lol

Rubes - Tuesday, 9 Aug
Im in north london. Riots have gone around us not through us and I donr have to go through ealing to see my mum so im lucky (plz god dont jinx me)!!!!!

SuperMomTo3 - Monday, 8 Aug
I took my girls to see the Smurfs. It was a cute movie.

Rubes - Monday, 8 Aug
Rls itll be nicw to get out and chillax :) I wanna go see the new planet of apes movie (advert makes me cry!!!) But mohsen hates cinema and wont take me so me and my mum are going instead :) I think lilia overate yesterdau and thats why she threw up!!! Is jacob ok now???

lilmum2002 - Monday, 8 Aug
Have fun tonight, rls. I had a pretty good time out on Saturday, we didn't get home and in bed until 4:30am and had to be up for 8 with the kids to get up and ready for a family bbq. I've tackled the kitchen wallpaper today and it's starting to look really good around here. OH yea I took Tyler to the speech therapist today for his evaluation and the therapist said that Kayla will definitely be in speech, even if it's just to give her a kick start to talking since she is sooooo limited in her words. She has less then 10 words so hopefully we can get her to start communicating with us so that it isn't so screechy up around here lol.

rls- I♥mythreebabies - Monday, 8 Aug
Rubes - she's obviously okay now then :) T had a big pukefest the other night, was expecting memory children to come down with it over the weekend, but I think we got away with it! Off out for a girly pizza and pop evening later - looking forward to the chil time - feeling super stressed and overwhelmed at the moment.

Rubes - Monday, 8 Aug
Lilia threw up last night. Shd still managed to laugh afterwards.... Hmmm..... Now shes wearing a tamberine as a tiara!!

Rubes - Saturday, 6 Aug
Im not pisstaking btw lotfi wad his actual suggestion :/

Rubes - Saturday, 6 Aug
I think im getting mohsen round to biblical names coz noway im naminh my kid lotfi, mohammad or abdul o_O

rls- I♥mythreebabies - Saturday, 6 Aug
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Rubes - Saturday, 6 Aug
Im absolutely horrified theres a petition going around to reinstate death penalty in uk :( due to europe we can never reinstate but now ppl are calling for a european referendum which means if we leave europe some ppl will call foe death penalty :(

SuperMomTo3 - Friday, 5 Aug
The fundraiser garage sale got changed to September due to the heat. I think i'm okay with going. It's going to be 80 degrees up there. Even though it is suppose to be cooler down here too. I am tired of being away from my husband, and I'm looking forward to a fun time at the fair.

Rubes - Friday, 5 Aug
I do too!!!! My lilia bump was oblong kinda and all over (face, bum, thighs, hips, tum). This is more central ;)

rls- I♥mythreebabies - Friday, 5 Aug
Rubes - my bump with j was a really cute one, I think boys make cuter bumps!!

Rubes - Friday, 5 Aug
Oh no why??? Wasnt that meant to be your alone time????

SuperMomTo3 - Thursday, 4 Aug
I'm going with the family to Iowa. :(

Rubes - Thursday, 4 Aug
Im feeling well stressed out these days and want just one weekend away !!!! Its all I ask.... Well for now ;)

Rubes - Thursday, 4 Aug
Ooh nice!!!! I need another holiday bump hast expanded check out my 19 week pic on my page lol its quite a sexy bump I think!!! Lilia had a bad night last night up from 3 am til 6ish and I do not need a repeat :(

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