Toddler Toys & Games

Language milestones depend on your toddler’s genetic abilities and the environment in which they are exposed to. Some toddlers are happy to babble away, while others wait until they have mastered the words in their head and then feel confident enough to speak them. 

It can be both thrilling and terrifying watching your baby’s first steps. Here are some ways you can help when they’re learning to walk.

Need more quality family time ideas with your toddler? Here are 9 ways to spend more quality time with your child and turn simple chores into bonding opportunities. 

Now that they’re walking and talking, your toddler is asserting their independence more and more every day, as well as developing strong willpower. Here are some tips on how to handle toddler tantrums.

From crawling to standing and taking their first steps, your baby is now moving quickly into toddlerhood and becoming more active and mobile all the time. Here are five activity ideas to keep your increasingly mobile one-year-old entertained.

Toddler tantrums can be stressful for everyone. Read our tips on how to understand your toddlers tantrums and how to make them less likely to happen.

As your baby grows and becomes a toddler at around 12 months of age, they are much more active. They may find it difficult to switch off and unwind. It is important to create a regular sleeping pattern.

You know they’re tired, but no matter how hard you try, they won’t go to sleep. Here are a few tips and tricks to help your toddlers sleep problems.

As your toddler matures, their social skills grow. They begin to recognise, exhibit and feel emotions. So far, for the most part, the only form of expression for all their feelings has been crying, but as a toddler they are now able to point or use words for what they want. As they begin to mingle with others their own age they may develop possessiveness of their loved ones and special toys.

Your baby’s first words are likely to happen around their first birthday. Here are some things you can do to encourage your baby to talk.  

A toddler’s immune system is still developing and becomes stronger over time. Boosting their little immune system is about helping their defence system be as strong as it can be. Read our tips.

Eating is an essential human function. Every country and every civilisation has created its own eating habits and cuisine. Teaching children healthy eating habits can be difficult when everyone has different taste preferences, or your child refuses to eat certain foods. 

As your baby grows into a toddler, there will be times when you are concerned about their health. Having a sick toddler is no fun for anyone. This article provides information on some of the more common health concerns toddlers experience. 
 

When your toddler has a fever it is always a concern but don’t worry, it is not always a cause for panic. Fever is a symptom that occurs when the body is fighting an unwanted intruder such as bacteria or virus. Fever in toddlers can lead to adverse reactions so keep an eye on your toddler if they have a temperature and don’t hesitate to see your doctor if you are concerned.

Mealtimes are a time to bring everyone together and for your toddler to learn how to eat at the table with you. Here are some tips to having a successful family meal with a toddler.

Cow's milk allergy is a common food allergy in childhood, impacting approximately 1 to 2% of preschool children. Fortunately, the majority of children outgrow this allergy by the age of 3 to 5 years, with less than 0.1% of school-age children affected.