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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

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ladobruk - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Makayla, no bad effects from my epidural. Also, barely even felt it going in.

bluebeanz - Wednesday, 18 Nov
makayla - The hair dryer (or vacuum) acts as 'white noise' for the baby. When baby is in the womb they hear your blood rushing constantly. The sound of the blood rushing is said to be as loud as a vacuum to baby. 'White noise' helps to calm them because it reminds them of being back in the womb. That sound was a constant for them for months! :)

makayla08 - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Hey ladies quick question: with my daughter I had a natural birth but this time around I'm considering getting epidural.....but I want to know if you all have noticed any back pain after getting epidural?

makayla08 - Wednesday, 18 Nov
@ bluebeanz what does a hair dryer have to do wit crying baby I'm confused?

bluebeanz - Wednesday, 18 Nov
COLLS- I am SERIOUSLY grateful for the hair dryer. It's saved my sanity!!!! And I'm grateful for the swing. The hair dryer makes Simone stop crying within minutes. And if she is fussing, I stick her in the swing, turn it on and she is sleeping within minutes. It looks like we have finally rounded a corner and she hasn't been crying at night like she was. It was VERY rough in this house for 3 1/2 weeks. I highly recommend the hair dryer to you ladies that are preggo.

mayasmommy - Wednesday, 18 Nov
I just realized I thought I had deleted part of that post and not all of it deleted....makes me look psychotic.

ladobruk - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Heather, I agree that is too long at this age. They want to be free to play. That sounds boring even to me and I can sit still for a fair amount of time. :) Why does she have to kill 3 hours running around? Is the school that far that she can’t go back home in between?

coliflower - Wednesday, 18 Nov
I am already at the every 2 week prenatal appointments. My midwife told me yesterday it is time for gucose test as well. Can someone tell me where the last 27 weeks went? On thumb sucking, Ediwn doesn't do it but my sister did and my Mom used Alum (used to make pickles) it is EXTREMELY SOUR and apparently turns them off. You can get this in the spice aisle at your grocery store.

bluebeanz - Wednesday, 18 Nov
And the potty training is a no go(which is fine by me)... she wouldn't even sit on the potty yesterday. She liked the idea of it & asked to go but refused to sit on it. I think she just wanted to read the book I kept in there for her. lol.

collsbaby - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Mayas~Oh, ok, after you read the blog and (if there are any comments already) you scroll to the bottom and there is a tiny link (wish it was bigger) that says post a comment. You click that and a window will pop up to post a comment. I have made it to where you don't even have to be a member to leave a comment.

bluebeanz - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Heather - That is a long time to be out & about with your son. It's ok. in my opinion once in awhile but certainly not that often. There is no way Claire would go for that right now without having a lot of meltdowns. They want to be on the floor free to roam around & play with their toys at this age. Perhaps now that he is this age a daycare centre would be better for him?

mayasmommy - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Colls, sorry, I couldn't figure out where to post a comment on the blog. for her care. That really caused me to take stock and be grateful.

TraciW - Wednesday, 18 Nov
heather - I really don't think I would like it if I was in your place. One thing I like about being at a daycare center is that he is always there in a routine and I know where he is at all times. I don't think it is right for a daycare provider to take care of personal errands and I know it would be hard on Matthew to be constantly on the go, in and out, etc. Three hours is a long time to have your child while waiting for her son to get out of school and trying to keep him happy and entertained the whole time.

collsbaby - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Ladies, come share what you are grateful for about being a mom. Today I have to MAKE myself think of something, haha! Hard morning today, that's for sure!---http://whatareyoudoing2change.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-are-you-doing-2-change-your.html

heather07 - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Hello ladies! Lately I've been worried about my son at the sitters. She is such a wonderful sitter, but he doesn't seem to be happy lately. She sent me a pic of him crying at lunch today, and says he cries when they walk the parkway, or because he didn't want to be in the car, etc. The problem is that she brings her son to school everyday and then they run errands or go for walks while waiting 3 hours to pick him up. I really think he doesn't like being in and out and on the go CONSTANTLY. I don't tell her this because there is nothing she can do about it, she has to bring her son to school, but it does bother me. When we first chose her last year, she only left to take him on special trips to the park, etc...or to run out here and there. It wasn't all the time. I just don't know what to do. I love and trust her as a sitter, so I don't want to bring him to someone else, but I hate the constant running...especially since were in upstate NY and the weather is about to get BAD!! **SIGH**

nicki90 - Wednesday, 18 Nov
ok so i feel like a horrible person- my son takes a cup all day long but he still wants a bottle to go to sleep- i had him broken of this habit at 1year and then he went and spent the night at his grandparents and they gave him a bottle b/c they 'didnt want to make him cry' and i've had to start all over, but since then we have had to move in with the grandparents and they get really pi$$y if we let him cry himself to sleep, any other ways i could get him off the bottle w/o hearing him scream cry???(btw it doesnt bother me, just them)

MamaLuvnJah - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Montana loves to put on different hats. He always comes up to me w/ a different hat and asks me to put them on his head and then smiles real big cause he wants me to tell him how cute he is.

MamaLuvnJah - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Avocat - my hubby does alot to help around the house when I'm having braxton hicks contractions but not w/ out him complaining a lot because he's tired from work and he only gets one day off. I just wish he'd do it w/ his mouth shut. Us mama's never get a day off is what I tell him. So go do the dishes!! Please!!

kbpc3949 - Wednesday, 18 Nov
I am over at 20 months now but in regards to Beth...I actually sent her a message on myspace this week. I will check it and see if she has answered me....

makayla08 - Wednesday, 18 Nov
See that was my thought exactly because at first it was just at night to go to sleep....now she's sucking that thing 24/7. She has a sore on her thumb. But the reason for my concern is I'm going to be putting her in daycare in february when I go back to work from maternity leave and I'm worried about the germs! Oh and about the dh issues I totally understand men just don't understand what its like working all day carrying a baby...coming home cooking cleaning, play time/family time with him and the little. I just wish one man could have a baby..........I bet we would get all the praise in the world then haha

babyharris - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Avocat29- Men will never get it! Thy have zero clue what it is like to endure all that we go through carrying life inside our bodies. Some husbands are more sensitive than others. My ex acted like we were evenly yoked and it used to make m feel like he didn't get that I deserved special treatment. My husband now is more understanding but he is still a man so many things escape his mind when it comes to how much I can handle before the horns come out. Hang in there!

dsday19 - Wednesday, 18 Nov
My son is huge on thumb sucking. Watching tv, playing, reading, in the car, in bed, in between bites of food. He never wanted a pacifier, just his thumb. It is his one and only constant. He doens't have any other attachments. At night if he stirs I can hear him sucking his thumb in his crib while he falls back asleep on the baby monitor. I don't know how well he will handle breaking him of it. He sucks it so much it has a callus and permanent scab on it.

babyharris - Wednesday, 18 Nov
My girl is a thumb sucker and she has started doing it beyond he crib...I see her do it watching sesame street and in her car seat and in the market. It doesn't seem to matter if she has her blanket or not. I think she is aware that we want her to stop but she smiles and puts it back in when we pull it out. It is a game to her. Of course I am worried about her teeth but I figure as long as she stops before her permanent teeth come in she should ultimately be OK. But I do wish she would out grow it soon.

Avocat29 - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Leahs, I hear you. I have this issue with DH constantly...I'm exhasuted from work and from Noelle and I'm - let's see, what is it that I'm also working on? Oh yeah, a BABY! - pregnant so when I started doing dishes last night on my stumpy cankles I was huffing and puffing and thinking he'd tell me to sit down and he'd do them but he didn't! Ok, he was packing but STILL. So basically he tells me to sit but is bitter about having to do more 'stuff'...I swear he thinks that he and I are equally tired...Um NO, I don't think so my friend! He's always feeling sorry for himself and I have a hard time relating when he gets to go to his friends houses and chill w/ them and I'm in bed trying to get my ankles to depuff...seriously? Anyways...--------------------- I'm feeling very fortunate to not have any thumb sucking issues. Noelle is still a little obsessed w/ her belly button but that's starting to wane. So no suggestions really...personally I don't totally see an issue w/ it unless it impairs their teeth or something like that...

leahsmom - Wednesday, 18 Nov
It's really hard to get them to stop thumb sucking. Alec did it until he was almost 4. The thumb is just there for them 24/7. If they really want to, they'll just suck the lemon juice off and keep on sucking:) When Alec was 3 the dentist put pressure on me to get him to stop sucking his thumb. He really wanted to stop as well but it was a hard habit to break. About a year later, he wanted to stop so he told me to put his blanket away and he quit cold turkey on that day. Funny though, he couldn't even LOOK at that blanket for months without wanting to suck his thumb. My sister was in Kindergarten and she remembers my mom giving her $5 to stop and that did it- 30+ years ago that was a lot of $$ to a kid:)

DH had to return early from his annual hunting trip due to a wind storm and he's feeling quite grumpy as he spends the last 2 days of his vacation sitting at home. He's the quiet/brooding type so, well, you can imagine... I just want a day- no just 8 hours- to myself. I'm not feeling too sorry for him...

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