Parents can be stressed at the idea of raising a toddler. However, the second year of life is not as challenging as the years to come, so parents should enjoy every moment.
By the age of 16 months, most children are increasing their understanding of the world around them. For example, they are less likely to place objects in their mouth and instead will use them for their intended purpose (such as coloring with crayons). A good way for parents to interact with their 16-month-old is through simple games like peekaboo or name that body part.
While most children can walk fairly comfortably by the age of 16 months, they are still unsteady on their feet. For this reason, it is important to keep a close eye on your 16-month-old in order to prevent falls or serious injury. Parents should be sure that the house is childproof by now, meaning that the corners of all sharp furniture are covered to limit bumps and bruises, for instance. Children at this age will also be able to reach more objects than they could before-and parents can be certain that they will try to grab anything within their reach.
Several challenges may arise during the sixteenth month of life. First, parents might find it increasingly difficult to keep their child occupied. Having a variety of games and activities on hand can help to fix this problem. Second, many children begin expressing a preference for their mothers around this age. Such a preference can be difficult for fathers to handle, and it can make separation anxiety worse for both mother and child. One solution is to get fathers more involved to minimize this preference and anxiety, but parents should take comfort in knowing that this is usually temporary.
The sixteenth month of a child's development can be exciting for parents as their child shows more understanding of the world. However, it can also be frustrating to watch them fall as they learn to walk. Parents should try to take each moment as it comes and enjoy the experience.
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