Expert panel: Toddler

At 20 months, it’s still reasonable he’s in a cot, closer to 2 years is when toddlers generally can transition to a bed. To be honest h...

He’s a bright little fellow by the sounds of it, and well tuned into your responses. But you’re right when you say you can’t igno...

From around three years some kids know their colours, especially the primary ones such as red, blue and yellow. But boys tend to be a bit slower th...

He may have just found his voice and with time, he’ll settle down. One thing to be mindful of though, is to be sure his hearing is alright, o...

Hi, At eighteen months of age, he needs to stop all his bottles and drink from a cup.Whether you do this gradually or “cold turkey” is ...

NO doubt his speech delays have been impacted by his hearing issues. Have you sought a referral for speech therapy assessment? He is still very you...

Going back to nappies is not ideal, and honestly, moving forwards is the best tack to take. There are normally regressions when it comes to toilet ...

You could forget about it for a week or two and then see if the novelty of using the potty comes back. Some kids just genuinely seem to get bored w...

You need to have him assessed by your GP and perhaps request a referral to an opthamologist, preferably one who specialises in children. Your boy m...

It’s important to be sure he has worms. Seeing them in his poos, his underwear or crawling out and around his anus (probably when he’s ...

You need to take him to see your GP, he may need a referral to a specialist. I am unable to give you more specific information other than encourage...

Parents don’t “fail” at toilet training their toddlers. It’s just one of those things which takes time and lots of patience...

It may be worth having her checked by your GP if you’re concerned. But the fact that her temp is still within a normal range is reassuring; 3...

Not really, other than exposure and practice everyday. Make sure you don’t let her sit for long periods in her highchair, pram or in her cot....

Absolutely, at two toddlers are very egocentric and driven by their impulses. Try not to expect too much and aim for a simple, routine life. YOu...

At two he’s still learning about how to be social and what’s a reasonable way to behave. Some gentle, consistent and fair guidance is r...

He’s right on the cusp of being old enough, but you may want to wait until the weather is warmer and he’s just dressed in trainer pants...

Sometimes it helps just to forget about it all for a couple of weeks and then start again. The child then renews and interest because it’s be...

You could experiment with different sized nappies to see if one is more suitable for him. But to be honest, this is an issue which usually is only ...

If he has conjunctivitis he needs antibacterial drops or ointment to clear it up. Green mucous and a wet,rattly cough also warrants a medical chec...

Yes, I think that would probably be the best way to manage this. Otherwise you’re likely to keep having the same dramas and neither of them c...

Hi, Thanks for your question. It is reassuring that he can follow directions and chatters. The first question we ask ourselves re. speech and langu...

At 19 months there are real benefits in ceasing all bottles and offering milk and water from sippy or normal cups. What is ideal is to offer three ...

At 19 months his brain is still forming, he honestly does not and cannot know what he’s doing is wrong or naughty. It takes years for childre...

If she is waking up dry and no longer wetting overnight or through the day when she’s asleep then a transition to pants is fine. You may want...

A gradual cessation is probably best for both of you, your breasts will adjust more comfortably if you slowly wean. But this can be more challengin...

You may need to take her to the doctor to see if she has an underlying bacterial or thrush infection. Both of these need specific creams rather tha...

To not be toilet trained at night at 4 years is very normal. There’s a strong link between nocturnal enuresis in a child and when their paren...

The fact that you’re trying is great, but sometimes with toddlers this is all parents can do. Your job is to buy, prepare, cook and then serv...

At two years of age your toddler’s comprehension is still very basic. You could show her photos of when she was a baby. Get her a doll and ca...