All Entries Tagged With: "Toddlers"

Visiting concerns

Part of being a Mummy includes regular visits to the health visitor. When Toby was a baby we went every other week to have him weighed and to discuss any problems.
I have been a lot more laid back with Oscar and we now visit her about once a month. I suppose this is due to me feeling [...]

Maxi Dog

I have always been an animal lover and I attribute this to growing up in a house that was constantly full of pets. My husband, however, is not a patient man and struggles to look after our pet fish! So you can imagine my surprise when he came home two weeks ago with a beautiful [...]

First girlfriend

Toby is quite a popular little 2 year as I have a couple of friends who were all pregnant at the same time as me. Today we had a visit from one of my friends and her daughter Amy. I love seeing how the two of them interact with each other.
Amy is three months younger than Toby [...]

Potty mouth

We have been potty training Toby for 2 months now and it has been hard work. Even now we still have quite a few accidents. A completely dry day is quite an achievement! He always tells me that he needs to go but occasionally he tells me a little bit too late and he will have [...]

Twitter for Toddlers

Many parents of toddlers wish they could communicate more effectively with their children. Researchers from Hasselt University in Belgium have come up with a new idea on how that may become possible.
They took a common baby toy, changed some graphics on it and added some sensors and software.
The new idea sparked great interest at the [...]

Xmas Eve Activities for Toddlers

Xmas Eve for Toddlers is the most electrifying evening of their lives; even toddlers who have not been exposed too much Xmas talk or information; are able to sense the excitement in the air. It is one time of year where there is some sort of emotional energy in every household. Toddlers relate to their [...]

Tips on Selecting Toys for Toddlers

The joy of having a child can only be fully expressed by the parents themselves. Children tend to grow much faster than adults and hence their rate of activity increases. As parents, we all love this, but many a time we forget that this run-off burst of energy should be directed somewhere in order for [...]

Entertainment for Toddlers – how do They Have Fun?

Toddlers are generally known to be very amusing and interesting to be around. Everybody loves toddlers because of the age they have gotten to and how fast they seem to be growing. Entertainment for Toddlers is one of the greatest creative inventions mothers and fathers could ever come up with. You try so much to [...]

You and Your Toddler at Xmas

Xmas for Toddlers is very special; it is most likely the first Xmas where they are aware that there is some thing very special happening. Their world turns into an amazing buzz of music and color; suddenly the stores turn into trees and flashing lights with Xmas carols playing loudly. They are surrounded by toys [...]

Xmas Stocking Fillers for Toddlers

There is no need for extravagant presents for your Toddler for Xmas; here are some simple gift ideas that are inexpensive and lots of fun. If Santa wraps each gift, some can be taken from their original packaging and wrapped separately. If you do wrap presents and want to be environmentally friendly; consider using old [...]

The Importance of Play in the Learning Process of Toddlers

We want our children to learn new things all the time, we want to give them the appropriate tools to conquer the world. That goal is natural, there is nothing wrong in having those concerns when it comes to our little kids, the problem arises when we want them to acquire those tools really fast, [...]

Sun and Play for your Toddler

The controversy over sun protection is now something that has started to confuse parents once again. Ten years ago media reports and parenting groups started a sun and safety campaign due to the increase in skin cancers. All of a sudden children were required to wear daily sunscreen and a hat at all times while [...]

Reading with Your Toddler

Reading is an excellent way to spend quality time; It also introduces them to words, language and concentration skills early in life. Starting to introduce books and language skills at Toddler age will be extremely beneficial to them later in life. Not only will they look forward to reading activities when they start school and [...]

Tips for Fun Toddler Activities

Toddlers are some of the most fun human beings on the planet.  Sometimes they can also be the most challenging.  Keeping toddlers occupied is challenge faced by many parents.  The seemingly constant motion that characterizes a toddler can leave parents frustrated and exhausted.  Providing structured play is one way to channel the typical toddler energy [...]

How to Avoid Poisoning Your Toddler

Did you know that the majority of stomach aches and occurrences of diarrhoea are most likely due to contaminated food? Most adults just experience these symptoms without giving it much thought but in the body of a small baby or toddler can be very dangerous. Symptoms can take up to two days to appear so [...]

What type of things cause aggressive behavior?

There is aggressive behavior that seems to be a periodic development phase in toddlers, but then there are other instances of aggressive behavior that seems out of character or unexpected. When considering the origin of your toddler’s aggressive behavior consider the following things:
Is the behavior consistent daily basis and at the same time each day?

If [...]

Dealing with Aggressive Behavior in Toddlers

Does your toddler yell, bite, hit out, throw tantrums or display some sort of aggressive behavior? If so, do not despair. Some degree of aggressive behavior is quite normal in a developing toddler. I like to call it ‘little puberty’ due to the fact that it is caused by the transition from baby to toddler. [...]

Water for Your Toddler

Water is essential for your toddler and should be offered on a daily basis. If you introduce water to your baby from the moment they are born and avoid replacing water with sweet drinks your toddler should be used to drinking water. If your toddler is fussy when it comes to drinking water try diluted [...]

Keeping Eyes on Your Child’s Skill Development in Preschool Years

Preschool years play a dominant and crucial role in the growth of a child. It is very essential for parents too that are very much aware of what milestones much their child achieve so as to ensure the child’s proper development. If the parents are conscious what all child must be able to do at [...]

Tips to Get Your Toddler to Eat a Healthy Snack

Toddlers are very busy individuals.  Most of their time is spent exploring and investigating their world.  They are growing quickly, and finding foods that suit their needs can be difficult.  It can be even harder to find appropriate snacks that your toddler will eat.  Try these simple ideas to make getting your child to eat [...]