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(Please note that these tips and resources may or may not work for your child, since every child is unique. These tips are simply suggestions.)
Sleeping Tips/ Strategies to transition
a toddler from a crib
to a bed, taking naps etc.:
Keep the crib in the room with the bed until you feel that the child is comfortable enough staying in the bed
- My son (Evan) adores his bed which is
a Step 2 toddler bed (This company also have great pretend-play toys).
Let the child pick out their own bedding or blankets for their new Big Girl/Boy bed. Use a Toddler safety bed rail. This allows the child to still get in and out of bed, but gives them the added comfort that they cannot fall out of bed.
Check out
zerotothree.org
Kids.lovetoknow.com
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Strategies for a toddler who dislikes getting his/her diaper changed:
-Put up a picture/letters up on the wall at the changing table and use it as a distracter, and yet you are working on some academic skills.
-Carry a picture or book for the child to look at when you are changing the child on the go.
- Have the child hold an instrument e.g., bells or a favorite toy in order to distract.
-This is a great time to teach the parts of the face. Ask the child where their eyes are, where their nose it, etc. Make a very big deal when they get it correct.
Nutrition Tips/Strategies for Picky Eaters:
- Go ahead and e-mails us a quick and easy recipe that a toddler would enjoy
*For non-veggie eaters, blend the vegetables in a stock to make a hearty soup or grind the vegetables and blend it into meat e.g., meat patties
*For non-fruit eaters - make a fruit smoothie (fruit, milk and or ice-cream). Introduce it unfrozen or if you choose to freeze it, make Popsicles in containers.
Recipes:
- Click on http://www.allrecipes.com/ for delicious recipes
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