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Learn how your toddler's memory skills are developing and why the right fats are important for a healthy brain.
12 - 18 months: how your toddler's growing
Learn how your toddler's growing, and how girls start catching up with the boys.
12 - 18 months: what your toddler’s doing
From wobbly steps to adventurous jumps - find out how your toddler will be keeping you on your toes.
12 - 18 months: what your toddler’s saying
Toddlers love to talk! Learn what to expect as they discover new ways to express themselves.
12 - 18 months: what your toddler’s seeing
Learn how the development of your toddler's eyesight opens a whole new world of games, play and skills.
12 - 18 months: your toddler’s bones
Learn how your toddler's bone structure is changing and which nutrients encourage healthy bone growth.
12 - 18 months: your toddler’s digestion
Learn about your toddler’s growing stomach, how much they should now be eating and why added salt and sugar are still a no-no.
12 - 18 months: feeding your toddler
Learn how to encourage a healthy, balanced diet, even when your toddler is asserting their newfound 'no' power!
Your toddler is getting brighter by the day, and between 12 - 18 months their memory will start to improve too. You can help them practise using their new brain power by playing games that involve remembering where they put their favourite toy, or seeing if they know what comes next in their favourite book. As their brain develops, so do their emotions. It can feel quite overwhelming for your little one! Just make sure you’re on hand with plenty of love, reassurance and cuddles.
