General
Information for a 2 Year Old Baby:
Behavior
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Be firm but reward good behavior. Encourage your child to
explore, but physically remove your child from dangerous situations.
Do not keep saying "No", instead try distracting your child. Limit
Setting is very important. Use time out consistently. Your child
will constantly surprise you with new abilities. Play at this
age is more parallel, they are not ready for sharing quite yet.
Healthy
habits -
Try to encourage reading and try to limit TV watching. Introduce
your child to the library, and watch TV together. It is time to
have a bedtime routine including regular brushing. Give your child
small chores. Successful completion of tasks will build confidence.
It is never too early to protect your child from the sun.
Development
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Your child should have good command over his or her environment.
Walking, and running without falling is common. Children can easily
climb/descend steps and feed themselves with utensils. They can
help undress and stack 4 blocks. Their vocabulary is growing exponentially
(at least 20 words) and they can use two word sentences. Fifty
percent of their words should be understood by a stranger. They
know six body parts. They usually know their name and understand
the use of a few pronouns: I, me, you.
Diet
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This is a good time to switch to low fat milk. Avoid mealtime
struggles. Snacks are important, teach your child healthy eating
habits by using fruits and vegetables for snacks. Your child does
not need that many calories at this age and will eat when he or
she gets hungry.
Safety
(Falls) -
Never underestimate your child's ability to climb. If your
child can already climb out of the crib, this may be a good time
to switch to a bed. Make sure bookshelves and appliances are attached
to walls.
Water
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Never leave your child unattended around water (pools, tubs,
toilets, and even buckets). Also take care around hot liquids
(coffee cup).
Syrup
of Ipecac -
Should be available in your home (But should only be given as
directed by the Poison Control Center 202-625-3333)
Playtime
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Don't forget about helmets, protective pads, or eye safety when
your child is out playing. Careful supervision is necessary when
playing near a street or where mowers or tools are around.
Vaccinations
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