What should I know about caring for a 14-month-old child?

Development & Behavior

How should my child develop on the 14th month?

You may realize that your child starts feeling scared and anxious. Your child becomes more alert and sensitive to his environment. He can feel afraid of the sound of a washing machine or blender. You must be aware of this and find out how to calm your child.

Another fear might be towards the bathtub. Even though your child was happy with bathing, he can now think that it is a scary place. Give it to the sponge for several days. You can let it sit in the tub without water and give it a bath to play with. He will immediately feel comfortable and safe.

How can I help my child develop on the 14th month?

Your child looks out of control. It's the right time to make a little restriction on your child and provide a basis for discipline. You and Dad need to equalize what is allowed and what the consequences are if your child violates it. Not that you have to shout. The best way is to be firm. Let your child know what good and bad behavior is. Your child will know immediately if you are serious when your voice changes.

Playing time is important for building motor and social abilities and self-esteem, so give plenty of opportunities and space to play. You might see it playing alone. Do not feel guilty. You must support this as part of his days. You can see from afar. This will encourage independence and exploration. You will support its development.

Health & Safety

What should I discuss with the doctor on the 14th month?

This may not be the time for your control to see a doctor. You should talk to your doctor if there are sudden changes in your child's development. You should also ask your doctor about vaccinating your child. It is important to vaccinate children to prevent certain diseases and infections.

What should I know on month 14?

Your doctor may tell you to start keeping your child away from the milk bottle. If you are not ready, keep your child's teeth healthy by giving milk, formula and juice only during meals and snacking. If you feel it's time for your child to stop using a milk bottle, you can start right away or with a slow approach. Immediately stopping is faster but more difficult because the child will cry and it may also be difficult to sleep. Doing it slowly may be a better choice. Maybe it can be started by replacing milk bottles with sippy cup or baby glass. You can start replacing it at breakfast and lunch after a few days. Bottles of milk before bed are usually the most difficult to leave and do last.

My attention

What should I pay attention to on the 14th month?

You might worry about your child's weight. This is normal. All mothers will worry, even though their children are grown. You should know that toddlers usually don't need too much food. If your child is very active, he or she may eat fewer calories than what is released. You just have to worry if he is inactive and becomes thin. This can be a sign of a more serious problem.

If your child is fat, you must make sure that he is eating healthy snacks and limiting sugar consumption. You don't need to worry too much. If he starts walking a lot, he will run more and will take care. He will also get taller.

You might be worried about what to give when you have the flu. Most flu is caused by a virus and will heal in a few days. Don't give your child a non-prescription drug. This drug is usually not recommended for children under 2 years, unless prescribed by a doctor. You should consult a doctor if symptoms worsen.

Let's see what your child learns next month.