Month 18

• Says 20-50 words
• 2-word sentences becoming common
• Can remove shoes
• Points to and names familiar things

12-13 hours. 18-month sleep regression possible — tantrums and separation anxiety affect sleep. Patience and routine are key.

Check-up includes nutrition assessment. Children need approx. 1000-1200 kcal/day. Iron-rich foods important. Dairy for calcium. No sugar in drinks.

Tower building (4-6 blocks), retelling simple picture book stories, kicking ball, catching bubbles, action nursery rhymes.

• 18-month check-up — important milestone assessment
• Language explosion coming (18-24 months)
• Dental care: brush 2x daily with children's toothpaste
• Have potty available but don't pressure

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