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Growth & Development

Toddler On-The-Go

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Toddler (12+ months)

 

At this time, your toddler may try “cruising”—walking while holding onto furniture. They are also starting to imitate gestures as part of their cognitive development. Stimulate their playtime with these activities:

Follow the Leader

 

  • Make funny faces or quack like a duck and flap your arms. Your baby learns from copying your movements and sounds.

Take a Cruise

 

  • Place pieces of furniture close together so they can cruise from one place to another. While they are cruising, hold your arms out and call them to you—but be there to catch them if they lose their balance.

Toys to Consider

Toys to try that encourage imagination and activity:

 

  • Lift-out puzzles
  • Digging toys
  • Cars, trucks, trains
  • Board books
  • Shape sorters
  • Crayons
  • Dolls