I've just started to realise we are coming out of the 'baby stage' and hurtling into the toddler stage! I have started to get conscious that I'm fairly relaxed about things when we are at home...he's only just started walking too which brings more challenges.
For example, he often has a snack when he asks or while playing, if he won't lie down for a nappy change or sit still to get dressed I do it on-the-move ninja style, if he won't eat his meal in his highchair I'll let him sit on my lap or give him something else, if he demands a certain toy/activity I usually give it to him or to go upstairs/down/outside, i let him fiddle with my phone and other things that probably aren't very appropriate (safely of course!), we don't always tidy away toys...and so on! Nothing major - and some of these are just typical toddler behaviour! - but I'm aware this makes for a slightly chaotic lifestyle for us and could easily become bad habits as he gets older.
I'm going to start with sitting nicely for snacks/meals, but not sure what else is important or realistic at this age!
So what are yours 'non negotiable' rules for your young toddler?
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LovelyWeatherForDucks · 03/06/2014 19:52
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