Month 13
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Your toddler is no longer growing at such a rapid pace, but sometimes they really make great strides: they find it easier to communicate and are better able to make clear what they need or want – their vocabulary is expanding almost daily! They will continue to train diligently to walk, regardless of whether they can already walk on their own or will soon take their first steps. And they are becoming more and more independent: You may notice that your child is already trying to dress themselves. Of course, this takes a long time, if it works at all. But whenever you have the time, you should let them practise – and help them deal with the feeling of frustration when things don’t work out the way they would like them to.
Wooden building blocks are probably very popular at the moment: your child now knows that a tower has to be built correctly so that it doesn’t fall over. Some children are patient when building, others lose interest more quickly. But there is one thing that is great fun for almost everyone: destroying the tower you built! Picture books are also becoming increasingly popular, especially when they are told in funny voices. And don’t be surprised if your child chooses the same one over and over again, even though there are many others to choose from: children love repetition and are happy when they already know what’s coming next.
Much to discover, toys, clothing, play mats, plates, cutlery, etc. in the Bimbosan look.
It’s not just playing with parents that becomes more exciting: many children now show increased interest in other children. Arranging a “play date” every now and then, i.e. arranging to meet up with other parents and children, can bring a lovely change of pace to everyday life. But bear in mind: children also have moods and sometimes simply don’t feel like playing with others. And they also like some of their little friends more than others. So pushing is useless: perhaps they will become friends on their own, or perhaps it will be more a case of playing alongside each other rather than with each other.
Your child is probably already eating almost everything at the table – and may have already shown an interest in the drinks. Even if they would probably enjoy sweetened drinks, they should be avoided. Commercial sweet drinks contain a lot of sugar and can lead to obesity. They can also inhibit the appetite for healthy food and cause tooth decay. Water is the best thirst quencher! If you want something with flavour, fruit or herbal teas, and occasionally highly diluted fruit juice, are also suitable. Take note: never fill a bottle with fruit juice and give it to your baby to suck on continuously, as this can quickly corrode their teeth.