When traveling during the hoidays consider “labeling” your toddler with an ID bracelet. Some airlines advise this just in case your child gets lost in airport crowds. Include your child’s name, your name, your destination and your home address and phone number.

From familyfun.go.com.

Don’t regularly feed your toddler foods you know he doesn’t like. It’s good to try to introduce new foods to your child, but do so slowly. If your child doesn’t like something, wait awhile to try to feed it to him again.

Meal times are hard enough as it is without trying to force your toddler to eat something he doesn’t like.

From creativehomemaking.com.

Select books that appeal to infants and toddlers. Look for bright colors, sharp contrasts between the picture and the page, rhythmic writing, and plots that are simple but engaging.

From zerotothree.org.

Boost your toddler’s self-confidence by letting him try new things. As your toddler explores, he becomes more aware of his own skills to investigate the world. This growing independence builds confidence and self-esteem.

From xomba.com.

When traveling, pack a cooler that sits in the backseat with you, but out of reach of your toddler.

From balancingmotherhood.

Fruit kebabs are a lot more fun to eat than plain old fruit. Use flavored yogurt or low-fat chocolate pudding for dipping.

From itsamomsworld.com.

Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy: When her family decides to get a dog, she’s certain she can be fancier than ever. After all, a papillon—a small, delicate, fluffy dog—is the ultimate accessory. But her family wants a large, plain dog. How unglamorous!

From: Lil’ Fingers Storybooks and Games

Does your baby have allergies or is it just a nasty cold? One easy way to tell is to simply wait a few days. If the runny nose, congestion, and watery eyes seem to improve or go away then he more than likely has a cold. However, if the symptoms persist despite everything then nasal allergies may be to blame.

From: Thelaboroflove.com.

Make sure that used or hand-me-down equipment, such as car seats, strollers and cribs, etc, haven’t been recalled for safety reasons. Call the manufacturer or the Consumer Product Safety Commission for an up to date list of recalled products.

From: pediatrics.about.com.

At 18 months most toddlers take at least one naps (length of naps are usually very variable between different children, but naps are usually 1-1 1/2 hours long) during the day at this age and are able to sleep all night (for 11-12 hours).

From: pediatrics.about.com.