The development of your toddler of 18 months

He moves easily

At 18 months, your toddler is a great walker. It may be able to climb stairs with help and loves to climb on furniture. He tries to kick the ball, even if not always succeed. He certainly loves to dance if you play music. He loves to run and push the buttons that are within range.

Is he ready for the pot?

Before learning to use a pot, the toddler must know when to hold back urination or bowel movement. Most children do not succeed before the age of 18 months. For best results, it is better to wait until your toddler shows he is ready before you start putting it on the pot.



He develops his memory and his imagination

Between 18 and 24 months, your toddler starts to think about things he does not see. For example, it will not be disturbed if you hide an object before his eyes and then change your position when not looking. After finding that the object in question is not where he expected he will continue to look.

Comforters and habits that reassure

His favorite stuffed animal is a great source of comfort for the toddler. He perhaps also certain habits to calm down, roll up like a lock of hair, rocking or thumb sucking. Most children naturally give up these habits at the age of 4 years. Unnecessary, therefore, to intervene at this time.

Discipline

If you reward good behavior and do not reward bad behavior, your child will quickly learn to distinguish what is right and what is evil. Try to take your own behavior you expect from your child because he will learn by imitating you. If you set a rule, for example, never leave your baby leave the yard without an adult, respect it and do not let your child break it under any circumstances. He will then know what is absolutely forbidden.