Milestone chart: 13 to 18 months

Came across this chart and thought that it is something nice to share with other mummies...knowing your child's progress...
Often mummies' will ask or think to themselves, why my kid can't do this yet or why ur kid can do that already? ~ am I right?
Well, i believe that all babies/kids bloom and develop at different paces and i personally hate comparing and when pple compare my child with theirs. All I can say is chill man...let the kids enjoy and have a good childhood!

Well, here's a guide from the Experts :)

http://www.babycenter.com/0_milestone-chart-13-to-18-months_1496589.bc

Brush Brush Brush

Time for the real thing! :)
yeah...a toothbrush! i started nicky with lesson 1....

and will be keeping the rest for later...when more milk teeth is out...

hands on!!!

fixing the shield to prevent choking hazard

Junior Leaque

ah dee decided that we should bring nicky boy for a haircut yesterday as his hair seemed to be tickling him... and the weather has been quite hot lately...

So ah dee was asking me about where else we can bring him for a nice haircut instead of our usual downstair auntie salon... and zena told me to bring him here :)

so we decided by lunch time, that they will come and pick me up from work and head to the nearest / least crowded plc, united square branch for his haircut :)

before the cut

during the haircut, nicky was more bothered by the hair dropping on his arms and hands...

his entertainment~

and after the cut ~ here's the 2 boys, busy sweeping the hair of themselves and their clothes :)

ta-daa! my new haircut :)

we had dinner at Thai Express~and nicky has his own bento set hahaha

After dinner at Thai Express, the manager gave nicky boy a lollipop~and ah dee decided to let him try it for his 1st time :)

and ah dee bought this along the way, so that nicky can listen to them and hope he will get learn to sing them soon hee ~

Momiji-chan

Greetings from Osaka :)

Your 14-month-old: Week 4

Hello, Angie!

Does your toddler sometimes hurt other children? It's not surprising — many toddlers act out in this way. The good news is that he doesn't mean to inflict pain on his playmates. When he pulls another child's hair, he's either fascinated by the reaction it provokes or copying another child's behavior. Making a fellow child yell or cry seems like great fun at this age. The best response is to gently but firmly stop the hurtful behavior and redirect his attention. The more he gets a rise out of you, the more likely he is to repeat the behavior.

New this month: I know what I want!
A 14-month-old is a study in stubbornness. He may suddenly be very assertive about what he wants to do and eat, where he wants to go, and maybe even what he wants to wear (such as refusing to keep on a hat or jacket). Of course the things that you most want him not to do are exactly the things he wants to do most. Your toddler may also be determined to do things for himself, such as pour milk into his cup or put on his shoes, even if he's not quite capable of such tasks yet.

What you can do
If you feel like the word you say most often is "no," consider ways you can make your house, or at least parts of your house and yard, utterly safe for his investigations. Lock gardening tools in the garage or shed, be sure there are no water hazards (i.e. buckets, wading pools, etc.), and put out a few balls that he can chase and try to kick — a big "exercise" ball can be very entertaining. Designate one room or corner of the house as the play area and have it full of pillows and toys. Remove breakable items from coffee tables or shelves that your child can reach. Be sure to pad any sharp corners (better yet, remove coffee and side tables that pose a danger). And let your child try feeding himself, even if it makes a big mess. Remember that play and exploration are how toddlers learn about the world, so it's not that your 14-month-old is being intentionally defiant, simply that he is curious about everything around him and doesn't want anyone to stop him from checking things out.

Toddlers are enthralled by water. Water play can be both soothing and exciting, so next time you need a way to distract your toddler — say, while you're cooking — put him in his highchair, fill a plastic bowl with soapy, bubbly water, and give him a sponge or dish-scrubber so he can wash plastic cups and plates. You may want to put a drop cloth or an old shower curtain under the highchair if you're worried about a mess.

Other developments: Coping with aggressive behavior
Toddlers can be quite aggressive, hitting or biting their playmates. It may help you deal with these displays if you understand that this kind of behavior is more likely the result of frustration than malice. Also remember that a 14-month-old isn't capable of understanding that other children have feelings. If a playmate screams when he pulls her hair, he will probably pause and watch her reaction but he probably won't show any empathy. For him this is pure cause and effect, and it's as fascinating as throwing food off his highchair and then looking to see where it went was a few months ago. And for this reason you will likely have to supervise playdates closely and be ready to intervene. The best way to stem aggressive behavior is to tell your child firmly, "No, hitting hurts," or something similar and remove your child from a situation in which he clearly can't control himself.

Experts agree that spanking or any other type of corporal punishment to discipline a child doesn't work. Though parenting a toddler can be frustrating, you and your child will be much better off if you figure out other ways to set limits. No single form of discipline will work in every instance, either. When your child does something you don't like to get your attention, for instance, try not to overreact. It's likely that all he wants is your attention anyway, so if you can praise him and pay attention to him when he's not bugging you, he may not feel the need to act up as often.

>> This Week: How to cut down on saying "no," and coping with toddler aggression
http://www.babycenter.com/0_your-14-month-olds-behavior-testing-limits-and-your-patience_1213390.bc?scid=mbtw_post14m_3w:359&pe=2UvZgI9

Hey Zena, i chanced upon this and tot this may be interesting for you: Tooth care for toddlers >
What should I do if my child won't brush? or When does my child need fluoride and how can I tell if he's getting the right amount?
Click here: http://www.babycenter.com/0_tooth-care-for-toddlers_11282.bc?scid=mbtw_post14m_3w:359&pe=2UvZgI9

Growing Moments

Updates on nicky boy ~
i have been worried for the past 2 weeks as nicky boy hasn't been eating well...he didnt want either his lunch or dinner, and doesnt want to finish his milk! i would love to hope that it is his new teeth that is causing all these...
So me and my helper had to take notes and keep track of his meal and milk time and the amt that he ate....and finally when he was ok one day, the next day, he went back to 4 spoonfuls only and that's all he ate for the day!

and up to now, i would say so far so good (am still crossing my fingers), he is finishing his meals and we even increased the amount of brown rice/food. i tink that he actually eats better when he is eating alone. Ooops, probably no distractions or he cannot fuss to eat the food that we are having on the dinner table :)

Here's some pics taken of him and catching the moments ~

1) he has been constantly putting his finger/s in his mouth
:(

2) I dunno where he learnt this, but he will laugh and look down everytime u peep at him in the car....

3) He will look down or look away when strangers or passer-by smiles or waves at him, and he looked exactly like this....hahha goodie-two-shoes eh~

4) And lastly, his classic smile for now, showing his teeth (like buggs bunny)

Am looking forward to the weekend again!!! ...more family time with nicky :)

~ TGIF ~

Happy Birthday Reyes

Sorry for the belated post, was kinda lazy to upload the pics...probably my pregnancy is starting to weigh me down...


well, starting from friday nite, after a good dinner at Jack's Place, we were home putting reye's birthday pressie :) and i got my lil' helper to help...

sorry cousin reyes, nicky just loved to roll it or sit on the box....lucky the box is not spoilt by the time it reached you...

A personalized birthday card :) evidence from nicky's hand!

and this is what it looked like...

Reyes aka Baby Pang is officially 1 yr old today! happie happie birthday! You are now one! and we will be attending the birthday.

here's how we transported the gift over to cousin reye's house :)

when we arrived at their house, we had to pass cousin reyes the pressie :)

but cousin reyes didnt want it, so we had to give it to his mummy instead....

finally, cousin reyes allowed nicky to do the love-love thingy and today, there's bonus! A birthday kiss! hahahah ooops....they are still young la hor? so it's ok la...

cousin Samuel and nicky

The Birthday Boy~

kaofu & the birthday boy~

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auntie michelle and Sam help to blow up more balloons for the kids...

and the cake-cutting time ~

The Birthday Boy seemed to be saying/singing :)

*hope that cousin reyes liked the lil' box of pressies/surprises*