Toddler Clinic
The toddler years are fantastic. Your baby has transformed into a tottering, toddling bundle of energy. You’ll notice their words becoming more defined and linking together to make coherent instructions. They’ll be rushing, running and probably falling and crashing as they refine their motor skills. And playtime takes on a whole new dimension with fantasy worlds and make-believe friends.
You’ll also have heard the expression “Terrible Twos” (and Terrible threes or fours for most) where your every suggestion will be challenged, demands will have to be met immedately for fear of instant meltdown, and your once “foodie” baby eyes your cottage pie suspiciously for signs of hidden vegetables. But it’s also a time for you to have fun together. And through many day-to-day experiences you'll guide the development of their character, build their confidence, instill some social niceties and help them on their way to making friends.
Toddler Health
Tummy troubles – dealing with them and avoiding them Tummy upsets in small children are common and can be caused by all kinds of things. Most are not serious but with good habits and reading the signs of illness, you can help to stop them becoming a problem.
Development
Toddler Toys: pint-sized home
Imaginative play often begins with little children
Playing
Dressing up
Dressing up is one of the best ways for your toddl...
First Aid
Acute Allergic Reaction - how to help
All allergic reactions occur because the body's im...
First Aid
Sunburn and Heat Exhaustion - what to do and when to seek help!
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Habits
Terrible 2s - myths and reality
Should parents brace themselves for bad behaviour as their child hits 24 months or can the toddler years actually be a more peaceful period than you would expect?
Toddler Health
Guide to rashes
Small children get rashes all the time. Often they are just a passing irritation caused by getting too hot or sweaty, but sometimes they are a sign of something you should get checked out.
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