Toddler Tip of the Day

To improve hand eye coordination get some blocks or tower toys. Let your child build things with blocks that encourage playing and coordination. These toys help your child learn what items can fit on top of each other and stack easily.

From: essortment.com

Wash your hands frequently, and make sure your children do the same.

From: intermountainhealthcare.com

Look for ice outside. Touch the ice and feel how it is cold. Hold some in your hand so your toddler can see it melt. Talk about how the cold turns water into ice.
From: eHow.com

Give your toddler limited choices. Make them as palatable as possible to the child, but eliminate any options that are unacceptable to you.
From: YourParentingsSolutions.com

When dining out, if you want a dessert but you know your child is on the edge of throwing a temper tantrum because they have been seated for too long, try ordering your dessert to go.
From: Associated Content.com

Getting Kids to Drink Milk: For children, who don’t care for milk, add a few drops of food coloring and serve with straws.
From: Moms on the Move.com

Do a “childproofing” survey of your home. A child’s-eye view home survey should systematically go from room to room, removing all the “booby traps” that await the curious toddler or preschooler. Think of poisons, small objects, electrical outlets, sharp edges, knives and firearms, and places to fall.
From: Kids Growth.com

Toddlers get bored of seeing the same old toys every morning. Stash a group of toys in a closet, attic, or basement so that every eight weeks or so, you can replace the been-there-done-that toys with some “new” toys, toys from your very own store.
From: GrasshopperNewMedia.com

Baby formula and breast milk are allowed in carry-on baggage, but must also be declared. Passengers can take these items through the security check-points and aboard the plane as long as they are traveling with a baby or toddler. All items will be inspected.
From: Spokesman Magazine

Toddlers develop an emotional attachment to food. Do not overfeed your toddler with snackfoods and other unhealthy foods. This will help develop good eating habits for life.
From: YeahBaby.com