Is your toddler learning to be independent?

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	Your toddler - 13 months old Incorrect age? Update your baby's birth date Dear Teething Runny As they get a little older, it’s both amazing and fun to watch your toddler picking up new skills and see their unique personality emerging. On top of all the basic skills they’re learning, like playing and feeding themselves, you’ll soon see little habits and quirks developing. As part of developing their own character and becoming more physically mobile, they may be thinking and acting more independently – not always to your approval! If there’s any part of your toddler’s development that is concerning you, we’re always here to help. Marilyn, baby feeding advisor and mum How can I encourage my toddler to learn? Toddlerhood sees the start of many developments in your child’s body and mind. But although they may seem like a mini adult on the outside, they still have a lot of basic skills to master, such as hand-eye co-ordination. As well as encouraging your toddler to hold their own spoon, one way you can help them develop their co-ordination is by giving them food they can hold and eat by themselves. Try cutting up fresh fruit and veg into sticks, chunks or silly shapes to make the food more fun. Try decorating plates with smiley faces using different food for different features, or creating your own game to reward your toddler every time a piece of food goes into their mouth. You could even try an indoor picnic with a rug on the floor and snacks to share. Articles you may find useful: Why iron is important My toddler has gone off milk Practical information and tips for mealtimes Cow & Gate Growing Up Milk for toddlers Unlike other cereals, Cow & Gate Baby Balance cereals contain no added sugar or salt, and provide 1/3 of your toddler’s key daily vitamins per bowl, allowing them to enjoy ‘grown-up’ breakfasts that are nutritionally tailored just for them. Our 10 month cereals are ideal for your baby at this age, with exciting recipes like real muesli, baby tailored with little crunchy pieces, they're great for helping your baby discover new tastes and textures. If you've got any questions or you're unsure about anything, just give us a call. Baby feeding advisor and mum Once your toddler is on the move and strong enough to shut doors, use doorstops to protect those tiny fingers from getting hurt. Read more in our pregnancy calendar and explore our video for this trimester! New messages Pending friend requests New mums near me Update my details View my profile and photo gallery Toddler talk Feeding problems and questions Allergies & intolerances Cow & Gate Friend Finder This information is being sent to you in response to your individual request for information by email from Cow & Gate. If you would like to change your options on how you receive information from us, or to unsubscribe, then please visit My subscriptions to do so. This email has been sent on behalf of Nutrica Ltd; registered company number 0027552, registered address Newmarket Avenue, White Horse Business Park, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0XQ.