altercations with their peers.It is not just fussiness that stops your child clearing her plate at dinner, a toddler's stomach is usually only the size of a small fist.If bedtime is a battle with your toddler, you are not alone: 75 per cent of children under

Your Child Off The Habit Start to restrict use by only offering a dummy at certain time, such as at bedtime or when he's not well3. Give An Alternative Try to give your baby a new source of comfort: a cosy blanket; a new toy to cuddle; lots of hugs.4

as you can include anything you and your child would like to remember. Where a photo album only shows you the images, a scrapbook can really tell the full story and bring back all of those elusive memories in later years.As well as photographs your book

peak between seven and eight years and then reduces until ages 11–12. However, early use is probably imitative, so we do still have to mind your language, and the decrease reflects how, as your child gets older, he will become aware

-honoured method of soothing babies to sleep with a lullaby works not only for your child, but can help you to feel calm in the midst of a lengthy bout of crying. Try gently rocking your baby to the rhythm of your song or if she’s feeling energetic why not have a

of your child will be actively connecting with each other, forming networks and facilitating the learning of skills and information. Repetition, in particular can assist with this as hearing something several times is the best way for a toddler to learn

It’s tough being a toddler. You are bombarded with new experiences, overwhelming emotions, a desire for independence and as yet none of the necessary logic to cope with this strange and confusing time. Really, it is no surprise that that your child

in accommodation where there are only showers. Try the Disnesy Nemo Inflatable Bath, from £16.99, ages 0–6 months, from Tomy (www.tomy.co.uk). Flexibath is also an award-winning baby bath that folds after use, £30, ages 0–4 years, from JoJo Maman Bébé (www

and dramatically swishes his blonde ‘princess hair’.” According to Professor Melissa Hines, gender and child development expert at City University, Felix’s behaviour is not uncommon. “There’s no reason for parents to be alarmed if their son

,” says Dr Evelyn McGregor, Lecturer in Child Development at Edinburgh University.2 Smile and your baby smiles with youIt’s one of the most wonderful moments – when your baby beams a great big smile back at you. It’s a fundamental interaction and a huge