Older babies and toddlers have an uncanny ability to undress themselves, whipping off shoes, socks or headgear at - well, the drop of a hat; but it takes much more skill and co-ordination for a child to get dressed independently.WhenFrom around 15

A HUGE AMOUNT of action and reaction – or cause and effect – goes on in a baby’s first year. As she zooms through the stages of development, her brain doubles in size. At birth, she is little more than a bundle of reflexes; by six months, she can

his Bob the Builder sweatshirt for something, well, a little more glamorous. Experts believe that most preschool boys experiment by trying on girls’ clothing at least once during these early years. It’s a natural part of toddler curiosity to explore