are available in toddler-friendly versions).And of course, don't forget scribbling, drawing and painting as great toddler past-times.Get out the building blocks They might seem a little dull to you compared to all the fancy toys there are on the market, but good

bouncy balls can offer hours of amusement, just make sure it's big enough that he can't put it in his mouth or bite a chunk out of it, and supervise bouncy ball play, just in case.Ride on toys are usually popular at this age and he'll becoming more

. Luckily she is able to more and more things for herself, including washing and drying her hands, drinking from a cup, putting things like toys and books where they belong and helping to clean up. She may well already started trying to take her own clothes

baby has started teething include lots of dribbling, chewing on toys or his own hands and fingers and crying, especially when feeding. The discomfort, if there is any, starts well before the first little white tooth breaks through. Don't worry if your

second birthday your toddler may be able to enjoy simple make-belief games such as a teddies' tea party or dressing up games.Socially, your toddler is learning important skills at the moment, not the least of which is the notion of sharing toys. Of course

of sharing then be patient, it take time. As she spends more time socially with other children she'll soon realise that if she wants to play with another child's toys she'll have more of a chance if she shares what is hers with them. Most children love

that are about chest height, whether that's the sofa, chairs, toy chest, tables or anything else. They'll be able to haul themselves up and then turn around to sit down facing forwards, and then wait for your applause... By now they can also probably fetch

Mobility / physical developmentHaving walked, run and climbed all over your home, your toddler now has his immediate surroundings pretty much sorted. He'll know where to go to find his toys, books and clothes, and will probably have worked out

tantrumsBy now you will have heard of the 'terrible twos' and you may have had a taste of what temper tantrums can be like well before your toddler reached his second birthday. Not all toddlers go through this developmental stage, but many do have at least

for orderliness than out of curiousity about how things fit together and relate to one another. The same preoccupation should keep her busy with stacking toys, posting toys and maybe even very rudimentary big-piece jigsaws (depending on how developed her fine