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Please refresh my memory. What is an 18 month old like?!

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MacNcheese87 · 27/01/2018 14:27

I have two other children, both 8 years+ (and they have special needs so even if my memory wasn't shot, it would be impossible to compare to). Toddler years feel like decades ago, and I can't remember at all what it's like to have an 18 month old.

I'm asking because I have a 7 month old now, but I'm planning a trip for Christmas this year where she will be 18 months old. Babies under 12 months are free, but being 18 months old, we will be paying the full ticket price (which is the same for children and adults and not cheap £100pp+).

I wondered if she would actually be able to join in. Do 18 month olds do anything other than run in the opposite direction and fight sleep? This is all I can remember from those years!

The trip includes things like ice skating, baking gingerbread, making toys, speaking to Father Christmas etc. We will probably book anyway but I wondered if anyone could tell me about their 18 month old and what they get up to? Thanks Smile

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ANother27 · 28/01/2018 13:01

@MacNcheese87 think your LO will be fine as long as you have plenty of age appropriate activities/toys etc to keep her entertained!!! Good luck hope you have a lovely time

buckyou · 28/01/2018 21:06

My DD was not gorgeous, cute or happy at that age she was a bloody nightmare!! Very grumpy and tantrummy most of the time she wouldn’t have enjoyed a Christmassy type thing at that age but I think she’s a bit unique in her 1 year old difficulty! (Lovely now she is 2.5).

I wouldn’t count on an 18month old really joining in that much but they should tag along and enjoy looking at thing.

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