All4Baby » WEEK_97 https://all4baby.co.za From Pregnancy to birth to baby and beyond. The place to find, chat, and share. Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:55:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=171 Potty train your toddler using these guidelines https://all4baby.co.za/toddlers-1-2-years/parenting-a-toddler/837/potty-train-toddler-using-guidelines/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=potty-train-toddler-using-guidelines https://all4baby.co.za/toddlers-1-2-years/parenting-a-toddler/837/potty-train-toddler-using-guidelines/#comments Mon, 02 Jun 2014 10:16:17 +0000 https://all4baby.co.za/?p=837 Ann Richardson, Author of Toddler Sense, shares her advice when it comes to potty training your toddler.

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Potty  training is a big step for a toddler, and sometimes it might feel like an even bigger step for the parent. Ann Richardson, Author of Toddler Sense shares her potty training tips…

Age

Begin potty training around the age of two years. Know that your toddler will become aware of the toilet at around 18 months of age. She may understand and say words such as “poo”, “wee” or “toilet”, squirm and touch her bottom, or may stop what she is doing when making a bowel movement. Don’t rush into potty training at this stag

Let your toddler learn from you

Let her accompany you to the toilet from an early age, so that she can get used to the idea, and learn from watching you – this will take the mystery and fear out of this new idea. Always tell her, “Mommy is having a wee”. Invite her to tear off the toilet paper for you, and help you flush.

If you have a son, ask your husband to invite him to accompany him to the toilet. This way, he will learn that boys do it differently to girls. Place a piece of toilet paper in the bowl and show him how to aim at the paper. If he prefers to sit down to pass urine, reassure him that it is fine and try to avoid putting pressure on him to do it ‘the right way’.

Teach your toddler the right way

Teach your daughter how to wipe from front to back, and your son to wait till the drips stop.

Toilet seats, steps and hand rails

Invest in a toilet seat with an inner and a built in step and hand rail. This way, your toddler will be able to sit comfortably on the toilet and will always have her feet on a firm surface as well as having something to hold onto.

When to delay

If your toddler is younger than 26–28 months in winter, delay toilet training until the weather improves.

Leave the nappy off

At home, leave the nappy off and remind her frequently about going to the toilet in a relaxed and friendly manner. Be prepared to go with her to the bathroom each time.

Don’t stress about “accidents” on the floor. She will eventually connect the “puddle” with the feeling that she needs to go to the toilet and will tell you she needs to go.

Don’t worry if your toddler still asks for a nappy to make a number two – this is normal, and won’t last forever.

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Business and Arts South Africa Partners with Nestlé SMARTIES Box-a-Thon to inspire creativity in Children https://all4baby.co.za/toddlers-1-2-years/learning-development-1-2-years/834/business-arts-south-africa-partners-nestle-smarties-box-thon-inspire-creativity-children/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=business-arts-south-africa-partners-nestle-smarties-box-thon-inspire-creativity-children https://all4baby.co.za/toddlers-1-2-years/learning-development-1-2-years/834/business-arts-south-africa-partners-nestle-smarties-box-thon-inspire-creativity-children/#comments Mon, 02 Jun 2014 09:26:36 +0000 https://all4baby.co.za/?p=834 Business and Arts South Africa (BASA), an association intent on the promotion of mutually beneficial, equitable and sustainable business-arts partnerships, has partnered with Nestlé SMARTIES in its annual Box-a-thon.

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The competition seeks to stimulate children’s imaginations, challenge their creativity and inspire a new generation of smart kids by inviting them to build an “out of this world” model using SMARTIES boxes.

A Whole New World

BASA Chief Executive Officer, Michelle Constant believes that art is crucial to the development of a child who feels whole and she says, “Arts and culture inspire creative thinking in adults and drive a level of social capital, humanity and imagination. With this in mind, it makes sense that art should take its rightful place as a key component in the education of our children.”

“The arts help link children to their humanity as they learn to the see the ‘other’ in their world. Through theatre or dance, by way of example, young people are introduced to worlds that are not their own, and they learn to see the differences and similarities giving them a much needed sense of empathy.”

“Parents can play an important role in their children’s art education. Art classes in the afternoon, bedtime stories, nature walks, visits to art galleries and even a fun initiative like the Nestlé SMARTIES Box-a-Thon can do much to open a child’s mind and inspire their creative and imaginative thinking process,” adds Constant.

A Sense of Fun and Play

As a member of the Nestlé SMARTIES Box-a-Thon judging panel, Constant admits that she’ll be looking for confirmation that entrants let their imaginations run wild and that above all, they had fun. From a SMARTIES breathing dragon to an extra-terrestrial creature from another planet, children are invited to be as creative as they wish as they engage with this “Out of this World” competition. “We’re not looking for a perfect artist; we’re looking for passion and imagination,” says Constant.

Art in the South African Context

“The arts have such an important place in our country and can do much to drive our economy. Artists are never in decline, but sadly our audiences are and as parents we have the power to change that. By teaching our children that by embracing the arts they can enjoy a sense of fun, quirkiness and even caring that can only enrich their lives, we can ensure that the arts retain their rightful place in South African society,” concludes Constant.

9Bring the arts right into your home with the Nestlé SMARTIES Box-a-Thon.  Once their out of this world model has been completed, children need simply to take a photograph of their inspired design and upload their pic onto www.SMARTIES.co.za. One winner will be the lucky recipient of a family holiday for four to Orlando, Florida in the USA. Runner-up prizes include a Kindly Fire HD tablet with fun and educational games, as well as clothing vouchers to the value of R1 500.

The competition starts on April 15th and ends June 30th 2014. Winners will be announced on August 8th, 2014 on www.SMARTIES.co.za. Terms and conditions can be found on the website.

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5 tips for getting your toddler to eat more fruit https://all4baby.co.za/toddlers-1-2-years/parenting-a-toddler/828/5-tips-getting-toddler-eat-fruit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-tips-getting-toddler-eat-fruit https://all4baby.co.za/toddlers-1-2-years/parenting-a-toddler/828/5-tips-getting-toddler-eat-fruit/#comments Mon, 02 Jun 2014 07:17:50 +0000 https://all4baby.co.za/?p=828 Although most toddlers like fruit, getting them to eat at least five servings of fresh fruits and vegetables per day can be a challenge.

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Getting a toddler to enjoy fruit is a challenge, regardless of what’s in season. One would think that juicy melons in summer and refreshing oranges in winter would encourage even the pickiest eaters.But, only 2% of American children meet the CDC’s recommended targets for fruit and vegetable intake, according to the website of the Fruits and Veggies – More Matters initiative.

And while vegetables can sometimes be a hard sell, most children (especially toddlers) actually enjoy eating fruit.

Here are five tips for encouraging them to eat more of it.

1. Serve children the fruits they like, even if it is at the expense of variety. There is no reason why kids who love bananas shouldn’t have one every day. Eventually, parents can add variety by combining a favorite fruit with new ones.

2. Fruit can be eaten at any time of day as a snack, and not just as a dessert. Consider serving fruit to kids with breakfast, as an after-school snack, or even in a salad with dinner.

3. Set a good example. It is well established that children tend to imitate their parents’ behavior, particularly at mealtimes. So parents should set the example by eating plenty of fruit themselves.

4. Prepare fruit in front of children or involve them in the process. Whether it’s scooping out melon balls for fruit salad, washing berries, or coring apples, giving children a task in preparing fruit will make them more likely to enjoy eating the result.

5. Provide easy access to fruit. Keep a bowl of fruit on the kitchen table and allow kids to help themselves. For children who enjoy eating fruit, sometimes the best way to boost their intake is simply to remind them to eat it when they’re hungry.

(AFP Relaxnews)

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