Month 19 · 2 notes
Running means running toward danger, like streets and parking lots. Hold hands near roads every single time, even if they protest. Sleep regression can hit around now, so if bedtime suddenly falls apart, stay consistent with your routine. It usually passes within a few weeks.
The mess at mealtime when they try the spoon themselves? That's independence growing. Wipe the floor later. Right now, let them try.
Newly mobile runners may dash toward streets, parking lots, or other dangerous areas without awareness of danger.
Hold hands in parking lots and near streets. Teach 'stop' as a safety command. Practice listening to 'freeze' and 'wait.' Never let toddler walk unattended near traffic.
Many toddlers experience a sleep regression around 18-21 months, with resistance to bedtime, night wakings, or early morning waking.
Maintain a consistent bedtime routine. Keep the same sleep schedule. Be patient; most regressions pass in 2-6 weeks. Avoid introducing new sleep crutches.