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Toddlers advice (1 - 2 years old)

Toddler time! Developmental stages, tantrums and meltdowns, fussy eaters and potty training are just a few of the topics you’ll find advice about here.

Helping your toddler to learn and grow

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Potty training advice

Lots of practical tips and advice for when the time is right.

Parent Talk - potty toilet training

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Health for Under 5s - Devon

This website has been produced specifically for prospective parents as well as parents and carers of children from 0-5 years. It contains information to support you during those initial formative years.

healthforunder5s.co.uk/devon/

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Potty training

Practical tips and advice from the National Childbirth Trust.

National Childbirth Trust advice for potty training

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Potty training: how to start & best age to potty train

Great advice, information and video’s from ERIC, the Children’s bladder & bowel charity.

eric.org.uk/potty-training

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Temper tantrums

Tantrums usually start at around 18 months and are very common in toddlers.

NHS Temper tantrums

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Tantrums and meltdowns

Understanding the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown.

bristolchildparentsupport.co.uk tantrums and meltdowns

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The Solihull Approach

A series of courses that offers post natal courses from 6 months to 19+ years. Find the 'Apply access code' box and use the access code: TAMAR

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Bye bye bottle, hello cup!

Babies are ready to start drinking from a free flow cup (beaker) or an open top cup from six months old, some even earlier!

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Baby Buddy

A multi-award-winning parenting and pregnancy app giving access to self-care tools based on the latest research and evidence and providing trusted information

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Child development milestones

Find out about your child's brain development and how they come to understand the world.

bbc.co.uk tiny happy people

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Dad's house

Aims to support dads to ensure that children remain the priority after divorce, separation or bereavement.

dadshouse.org.uk

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Citizens Advice

Free online independent advice and local advice centres near you.

citizensadvice.org.uk

Open 10am – 4pm Monday to Friday

Call our Advice Line on 0800 538 5458