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Reviewed by Dorothy Einon, Early years play and child development psychologist
Preparing an older child for a new baby (video)

Will our toddler feel displaced by our new baby?
Reviewed by Angharad Rudkin, Clinical psychologist
Preparing your two-year-old for a new sibling
By Holly Bennett
Can my baby and toddler share a bedroom?
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
How to cope with a toddler and a new baby
By Joanne Lewsley
When should I move my child from a cot to a bed, and how?
Reviewed by Rachel Tomlinson, RP, Registered Psychologist
Why is my toddler suddenly waking up in the middle of the night?
Reviewed by Rachel Tomlinson, RP, Registered Psychologist
Establishing good sleep habits: 12 to 18 months
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Establishing good sleep habits: 18 to 24 months
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Bedtime battles with your toddler
By Danielle Townsend
My toddler's climbing out of his cot. Is it time for a bed?
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
Toddler sleep concerns: teething
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
My one-year-old still wakes up at night. What can I do?
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
How do I get my toddler to sleep longer in the morning?
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
How much sleep does your toddler need?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Teething in the second year
Reviewed by Jane Shaw, Dentist
Tooth-friendly snacks for toddlers
Reviewed by Jane Shaw, Dentist
Caring for your toddler's teeth
Reviewed by Jane Shaw, Dentist
What should I do if my child chips a tooth or knocks one loose?
Reviewed by Jane Shaw, Dentist
Will thumb-sucking interfere with my toddler's teeth?
Reviewed by Jane Shaw, Dentist
Should I use an electric toothbrush on my toddler's teeth?
Reviewed by Jane Shaw, Dentist
Caring for your child's feet
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Developmental milestones: self-care
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
How can I brush my reluctant toddler's teeth?
Reviewed by Jane Shaw, Dentist
Make hair washing easier for toddlers
By Daphne Metland
Tantrums
Reviewed by Angharad Rudkin, Clinical psychologist
The discipline tool kit: successful strategies for toddlers
Reviewed by Angharad Rudkin, Clinical psychologist
My toddler won't go in his car seat. Should I force him in?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Helping your child to be sociable
Reviewed by Dorothy Einon, Early years play and child development psychologist
Helping your child to be confident
By Megan Rive
Masturbation in toddlers
By Martine Gallie
Nail biting: why it happens and what to do about it (age 2)
By The BabyCenter Editorial Team
Aggression: why it happens and what to do about it (age 2)
By The BabyCenter Editorial Team
Biting: why it happens and what to do about it (age 2)
By The BabyCenter Editorial Team
How to avoid saying "no" to your two-year-old
By The BabyCenter Editorial Team
My 18-month-old doesn't talk yet. What should I do?
Reviewed by Rachel Tomlinson, RP, Registered Psychologist
Milestone chart: 31 to 36 months
Reviewed by Rachel Tomlinson, RP, Registered Psychologist
Milestone chart: 25 to 30 months
Reviewed by Rachel Tomlinson, RP, Registered Psychologist
Milestone chart: 19 to 24 months
Reviewed by Rachel Tomlinson, RP, Registered Psychologist
Milestone chart: 13 to 18 months
Reviewed by Rachel Tomlinson, RP, Registered Psychologist
Toddler milestone charts
By Martine Gallie
Best balance bikes for children
By Kerry Brind
Helping your toddler to talk
By Danielle Townsend
Helping your child to love reading
By Martine Gallie
Developmental milestones: talking
Reviewed by Dr. Lionel Lubitz MBBS, FRACP, MRCP, DCH, Consultant General
Paediatrician and Associate Professor
What are the best toys for my 12 to 18 month old?
By Charlotte McClure
Games to play with your one-year-old
By Charlotte McClure
Games to play with your two-year-old
By Charlotte McClure
Toilet training: is my child ready?
Reviewed by Dr. Christine Taylor, RN, Registered Nurse and Senior Lecturer
Toilet training: what works
Reviewed by Dr. Christine Taylor, RN, Registered Nurse and Senior Lecturer
Toilet training: what doesn't work
Reviewed by Dr. Christine Taylor, RN, Registered Nurse and Senior Lecturer
The ABCs of toilet training
Reviewed by Dr. Christine Taylor, RN, Registered Nurse and Senior Lecturer
When should I start toilet training my child?
Reviewed by Dr. Christine Taylor, RN, Registered Nurse and Senior Lecturer
Toilet training for boys
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
How can I toilet train my child in time for starting preschool?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
How can I encourage my son to do poos in his potty?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
When should I get my toddler out of night-time nappies?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Do boys take longer to toilet train than girls?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
How to cope with feeding a fussy toddler
Reviewed by Rachel Tomlinson, RP, Registered Psychologist
Solids by age: 19 to 24 months
Reviewed by Sasha Watkins, Dietitian 
Solids by age: 25 to 36 months
Reviewed by Sasha Watkins, Dietitian 
Giving your toddler a balanced diet
Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian
How can I make sure my toddler gets plenty of iron?
Reviewed by Sasha Watkins, Dietitian 
How to feed your toddler
Reviewed by Sarah Schenker, Dietitian 
I think my toddler is overweight. What should I do?
Reviewed by Sasha Watkins, Dietitian 
Solids by age: 12 to 18 months
Reviewed by Sasha Watkins, Dietitian 
How can I encourage my toddler to drink from a cup?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Should I give my baby toddler milk?
Reviewed by Dr. Lionel Lubitz MBBS, FRACP, MRCP, DCH, Consultant General
Paediatrician and Associate Professor
Vomiting in children (ages one to five): what's normal and what's not
Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner
When to call the doctor (for parents of toddlers)
Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner
Molluscum contagiosum (water warts) in children ages one to five
Reviewed by Claudia Carmaciu, GP and medical adviser
Diarrhoea in children (ages one to five)
Reviewed by Claudia Carmaciu, GP and medical adviser
Treating asthma in children (ages one to five)
Reviewed by Dr. Lionel Lubitz MBBS, FRACP, MRCP, DCH, Consultant General
Paediatrician and Associate Professor
Bruises on toddlers
Reviewed by Dr. Lionel Lubitz MBBS, FRACP, MRCP, DCH, Consultant General
Paediatrician and Associate Professor
Cold sores in toddlers and preschoolers
Reviewed by Dr. Lionel Lubitz MBBS, FRACP, MRCP, DCH, Consultant General
Paediatrician and Associate Professor
Hand, foot, and mouth disease in toddlers
Reviewed by Dr. Lionel Lubitz MBBS, FRACP, MRCP, DCH, Consultant General
Paediatrician and Associate Professor
Hives in toddlers
Reviewed by Dr. Lionel Lubitz MBBS, FRACP, MRCP, DCH, Consultant General
Paediatrician and Associate Professor
What can I do about my two year old's constipation?
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
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When will my child stop needing a nap?
By Megan Rive
Night terrors: why they happen and what to do about them
By The BabyCenter Editorial Team
Aggression: why it happens and what to do about it (ages 3 to 4)
Reviewed by Rachel Tomlinson, RP, Registered Psychologist
How to stop your child interrupting
Reviewed by Richard Gilham, Child psychologist
How can I teach my child to appreciate gifts?
Reviewed by Richard Gilham, Child psychologist
When can I start teaching my child manners?
Reviewed by Richard Gilham, Child psychologist
How to teach your child to share (ages 3 to 4)
By The BabyCenter Editorial Team
Alternatives to "no" (ages 3 to 4)
By The BabyCenter Editorial Team
Tips for raising a confident girl
By The BabyCenter Editorial Team
Tips for raising a well-rounded boy
By The BabyCenter Editorial Team
The discipline toolkit: successful strategies for preschoolers
By Martine Gallie
Nail biting: why it happens and what to do about it (ages 3 to 4)
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