A human being has
tremendous growth
during the first
three years and this
stage is called a
toddler stage.
Babies in this stage
are generally
willing to explore
new things. The
child will try to
understand the world
around and starts
expressing likes and
dislikes. Taking
care of toddlers is
very important, as
this stage will only
determine the growth
of your baby. Your
child starts talking
and walking. During
these stages, the
toddler will feel
that the world is
under his feet and
demands for the
things he or she
wants.
Nutrition
When you're
caring for a
toddler, you have to
concentrate on the
nutrition of the
baby. During the
initial 6 months,
breastfeeding is
essential. After
that, solid foods
have to be
introduced in
succession. When
your toddler starts
developing teeth,
give him something
healthy to bite and
eat. Your child may
protest eating some
foods and it is your
duty to change this
habit and make him
or her everything
healthy right from
fruits to lentils.
Movement
Your toddler
starts moving after
a year. When you
have stairs in your
house, you have to
install child safety
gates to prevent the
toddler from
climbing the stairs
without your
supervision. Also
all the electrical
wiring should be
insulated properly
and fenced to
prevent toddler
invasion.
Health
Taking care of
the toddler largely
means taking care of
the toddler's
health. You have to
provide proper
vaccinations at
right times. Your
toddler may
frequently catch
cold and fever
during these stages
and you should
provide proper
medications at this
time suggested by
the doctor. Never
give strong dosage
for your baby
without the advice
of the doctor.
Dental care is also
important for
toddlers to prevent
cavities and other
gum infections.
Entertainment
The toddler loves
anything that is
colorful and
musical. You can
play mild music and
when your child
reaches the age of
one, you can start
collecting toddler
games. Children love
to learn at this age
and hence you can
buy interesting
games like jigsaw
puzzle to engage the
child as well as to
develop his or her
IQ levels.
Discipline
Many parents are
finding it difficult
to take care of
toddlers these days
when it comes to
disciplining their
child. Toddlers are
generally demanding
and if you find bad
behavior, you can
just ignore them.
Many toddlers change
their mind when you
offer a diversion
from the thing they
were demanding for.
While taking care
of a toddler, you
have to appreciate
him or her when he
or she does
something positive
like eating on his
own, completing the
puzzle etc. Never
punish the child for
bad behavior. It is
your duty to teach
him the difference
between good and
bad. For this, you
require patience.
Taking care of a
toddler is never a
stress if you have
the right know-how
and patience.
