A whole year, really" How did your wee newborn, curled up on your chest, turn into a babbling, active toddler" Somehow, those long days became a short year. Happy birthday, baby! As you move into toddlerhood from 12 to 18 months, get ready for some roller coasters when it comes to food and sleep, including new schedules and routines. The non-stop eating tends to slow down, and toddlers typically only gain a few pounds between the ages of one and two. Continue to offer a variety of healthy foods for meals and snacks, but don?t get too concerned if they?re not that hungry.
Sleep also has some challenges ahead. Babies often go from two naps to one at this stage. ?When babies make transitions, they don?t happen overnight,? says Erin Neri, a certified paediatric sleep consultant in Sherwood Park, Alta.  ?Your baby won?t just say ?I?m down to one nap and it?s OK.? It takes six to eight weeks for their body to adjust to that, so you have to adjust their bedtime, too, until they get used to it.? If your baby is starting daycare during this period, there may only be one nap in the afternoon anyway, which can be tough.
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