Toddler Ages 1-2 👶🏼✨ Tantrums, Milestones, Activities, Schedule & More

[@brittanybalyn]

Thank you so much for watching ✨ if you enjoyed todays video don’t forget to give it a 👍

[@elyseorabuena7855]

Awesome video! She’s growing so fast! I remember when you were pregnant with her. 🥰 Where did you get your necklace?

[@brittanybalyn]

@@elyseorabuena7855 thank you! And my necklace is linked in “my faves” Instagram highlight :)

[@eshal3553]

Was going to ask about how she goes to bed so you put her in bed and sit there until she sleeps ? And does she drinks milk before going to bed ?

[@brittanybalyn]

@@eshal3553 I just walk her to bed, kiss her goodnight, turn on the sound machine, and she goes to bed!

[@heyrey818]

they sell plastic railing inserts; you can donate them when she outgrows the need.

[@triciaglorioso9461]

My little one is 20 mos and is just starting the “no” phase, so I’m not an expert by any means, but I find it really helpful to do three things. 1. Giving her the plan. I will say “Okay, let’s build one more tower to knock down, then we will put our shoes on and then we will get in the car.” Then “okay, time to put our shoes on then get in the car.” Idk, she does really well when I remember to do that. 2. Don’t ask when I should be telling. Kindly saying “We are going to leave now.” Instead of “Do you want to go to leave now?” And 3. Giving her two choices that I would be okay with either. “Would you like to play with blocks or baby dolls?” Usually she answers with one of the choices. Anyway, no expert here but I hope this maybe helps. You’re an awesome mom! Thanks for inspiring me along this journey!

[@samanthagold09]

Trying this!

[@dawnforlife]

My girl is 22 months and I agree! Giving the plan and giving options that will help her do what needs to be done. "I will swing for 10 more times and then we will pack our bags and go home." Count till 10 then gently say, "ok, now we are going to pack out bags." "Would you like to go into the stroller or walk alongside me?" I think transitions are so hard for them but as long as we keep being consistent, they will find it easier to cooperate 😊

[@wurrrstiiin105]

That's what we do too: give the child a choice. It works pretty well.

[@triciaglorioso9461]

@shadow inc Congratulations! Honestly, this phase has been so wonderful! Hard sometimes but so rewarding. They are just learning and growing so much. Also, my daughter just started saying “I love you” last month 😍 It completely melts me.

[@StealingSunsets]

This is exactly what I do and it works so well for my 21 month old!

[@valeriiearce]

Link your jacket please

[@robyn274]

The words are going to explode soon. My son 22 months. He started off pointing at everything to ask what it's called. Then he went to saying a new word everyday. Now if I read books with one word and a picture of the word he'll repeat it back to me. One day he just said 20 new words and I was shocked. You'll also notice the amount of words put together. He started with 2 word sentences and very confident in them now. Though now he's exploring 3 word sentences. You'll be amazed how quickly that language develops. Also with the nappy changing. You can just inform her that's it nappy changing time. It's nappy changing time. Try and act like a cartoon character all excited and she'll most likely be more interested. For my son we've been exploring toileting as he's interested in it. I ask him if he wants to sit on his potty or do his nappy. He usually wants to sit on the potty. I've been using pull ups as he doesn't like lying down for nappy changes. If he does a poo I ask him to touch his toes with demonstration and I wipe. Just a few ideas.

[@amandaellison9946]

Where is your cardigan from???

[@nourabinhumaid1865]

I think with mobility and words daycare helps because kids copy other kids, my daughter started walking independently 10 months and now she just turned 2 few days ago talking non stop very clearly she would tell stories and sing long songs count till 20 .. etc but I do think daycare plays a big role in that I’m not gonna lie! Also my husband and I try our best to talk with her all the time but we never ever pressure her with anything Every kid is on their own pace !

[@user-vn6xo2tc9r]

Hi, another unsolicited tip: When we take something from our 19mo old daughter, we say “I’m going to take ___ in 3, 2, 1” and then take it, so we don’t rip it away from her as we wouldn’t like that ourselves! If it is something that is dangerous, we’ll grab it immediately. But other than that, we count down. She usually gives it up before 1 and without a big feeling! You’re good a fantastic job Brittany, thanks for sharing ✨☀️🧡🔆

[@tiasaccucci8305]

Where did you get your necklace?? 💕

[@veronikav502]

You should care more about her privacy.

[@jordanlima3791]

My son (two next month) was the same with words. He wouldn’t say them unless he was confident he could do it right. I caught him one night on his monitor practicing his words to himself 🥹 We went from 20ish words to over 50 in a couple weeks.

[@Frugalista77]

That is so so sweet, thinking about the little one just practicing

[@melwest6639]

Aw that’s adorable! 🥰

[@MsGoldieFish]

Im crying😭 that is adorable. my daughter will sometimes whisper words i wonder if she is practicing as well

[@alexamcfalls4099]

My son recently just started talking and he is 2.5😅 I wanted to put him in speech therapy but one day he got mad and started mocking everything I would say😂 so I knew he could talk he just preferred not to just like me lol

[@NicolemarreeJ]

Hey babe hope your well she is gorg xx

[@Lucy-jy2qn]

Brittany what lip colour are you wearing ? So pretty!

[@MissHawes0187]

Awwwwwwq...mine will turn 2 Sept. 26th!!!! I'm so happy for you 2!!!! Your surviving and thriving and im here to watch you succeed:)😚

[@areynaprez]

Off topic but what’s on your lips it’s such a cute color!!

[@AA-gr7wg]

Where can I get the same necklace as yours? Soooo cute

[@nicolesorice24]

Came back to this video again as my son will be two in March and we’re experiencing the same big feelings around his pacifier 😬 Do you have any tips or a video on how and when you transitioned away from it? Thank you and love your content - you’re doing such an amazing job! 🤍

[@january9162]

Ask questions with multiple choices. Instead of “do you want to eat”, try “do you want to eat with this spoon or that folk”. Instead of “do you want to change your diaper”, try “do you want to change diaper in this room or that room”

[@enhunter82]

There are some wonderful speech therapists on KZbin that make videos geared towards toddlers. My nieces turn 2 this month, they love watching the videos.

[@tinbernas5947]

We've recently launched a book business called Personalised Children's Books, they are personalised learning books and we have FREE downloadable materials for your kids! I'll be happy to send it xx

[@tootsieclap7064]

You're so lucky that she's still looks like a little baby I wouldn't say she's 2 she looks one to seven months

[@ashleyrose2176]

What about the Montessori floor beds? They have rails with a small opening and you can get them in any size mattress

[@kathleenhochstatter822]

We went with a twin bed just cause we had one but I wish my daughter had a full!

[@dawnmcfarlane4561]

I have 2 kids in Waldorf school one in kindergarten and one in class 2 it absolutely amazing and my son in class 2 is still learning to read write maths all the school things they just learn in a much more natural way and is thriving I highly recommend kindergarten is amazing they cook clean plant walk play learn it's a magical time 💕

[@hopeard3512]

My little sister didn’t talk until she was a little over 3, and that was without speech therapy. Now she doesn’t shut up 😂

[@devinjames5685]

Would you be able to do an dedicated video to toys for different ages? I try to buy my (almost) 16 month old STEM toys but he doesn’t seem that interested! I just want to get him something that challenges him and keeps his interest!

[@alondrayjoseserrano300]

I want to make healthy food for my 19 month old but every time I try food she doesn’t want to eat lately. I’m not sure what breakfast to make as she is allergic to oats and doesn’t like eggs or pancakes. Anyone have any advice?

[@crazycatlady8285]

My four year old has a twin bed from IKEA. We put some lights around the headboard to jazz it up. I feel like twin leaves room for a desk, dresser, and some of her American Girl stuff is sorta big. She has a play room but the smaller bed allows for toys in her bedroom too.

[@erinmarshall7406]

My daughter is a few days older than Arrow and we do Guidepost Montessori (they have them in a lot of places). It’s age 18 months-36months for toddlers and then 3-6 for their childrens house. They got to make their own jam from scratch and after their month on ocean life they got to touch a real octopus (it was dead). My daughters speech improved 100% after starting school and being around other kids. I would definitely recommend it, and we do a half day so she gets to eat lunch there and then come home for her nap. But the waitlist is horrendous like you said.

[@carleysavage4384]

For the No No No, instead of asking a singular ask such as do you want to watch paw patrol? Give your baby two options to choose between this way they are deciding and feel empowered but you are also controlling the activities.

[@corrie-leablessman7856]

In Australia we can buy a railing to use on any bed, then when they are a bit older you can remove it. So you can stil buy a big normal bed

[@reeganmctavish8029]

I worked in childcare and my specialty was toddlers. When I was working with toddlers and in situations where we could give them choices I would word it in a way where I would give the child a choice by two options rather then giving them a yes or no questions. I would say either “would you like me to put on your shoes, or would you like to put on your shoes?” Or “are you gonna put on the left shoe first or the right shoe first?” It would just reroute their mind to the activity they are doing rather then going straight to saying “no.” But they are also toddlers and they are learning to make their own choices and they will bound to challenge your patience. You are amazing, I love the mindset you have with parenting and I love your videos. Thanks for being you

[@jes5icaP]

I second this approach!! Works great 👍

[@dawnforlife]

Yes! This works so well for me. Like it doesn't work if I say "Please give me back my phone." BUT if I say "Can you please put my phone back on the table or give it to my hand?", 9 out of 10 times, she will choose one and do it 😊

[@grothemilye]

My biggest tip on navigating no both from her and you haven't to say no or stop et cetera would be to just interject with here you can draw on this or here you can jump on this instead as much as possible

[@brittanyemanuelli4899]

My baby is 14 months she doesn’t say much but idk when they start talking she knows what the words are like if I say go get your blanket she’ll go get it or get your shoes she’ll get her shoes, shirt, socks. She understands that but speaking she doesn’t or can’t say anything other than mama, mommy and dada and daddy and yeah.

[@pcuell00]

We didn't buy a transitioning bed, we got a bunk with floor bed (Ikea, later you can put the bed up and play under it), but we haven't transition from the crib because our daughter still wants to get out, doesn't like to go to sleep yet, you can adapt a protective barrier if you want to. Internet is full of house tree like bunks that can adapt from early stages to when the grow a little more ❤️🥰

[@dominiquesantiago1811]

Target has the attachable railing you can add to any bed for $20 and you could save and get a normal sized bed. Also they have platform beds that aren’t too high off floor but after sometime with a no spring or risers can be converted to a normal bed

[@karlacamilleestrada7265]

Hi Brittany! I was wondering when are you planning to stop the pacifier? My first one had a paci since he was born he only had 1 and we lost it target when he was 15 months old as we tried other paci he didnt like any of them so we didnt have a choice and just stopped giving it. My second one never liked a paci. I noticed for my first he talked more once he lost the paci. Also its common to be waitlisted in preschool. My first born was #42 when we were waitlisted but he was barely 2 when we enrolled him so by the time he was 3 (which was the planned year for him to go to preschool) he did attend that school esp after COVID happen

[@mennaatta2693]

when you change beds to big girl bed ( normal size ) put her lying on the width of the bed (her head closer to the wall her toes closer to the edge of the bed ) it's safer is she rolls alot, my little one is 15 months and she's starting her "NOs" already lol, choices would distract her somehow

[@foxyred1015]

We used a 3 day method to potty train our son, it was a lot of work but after other methods failed, we decided to try a 3 day method , and I only wish we have tried it sooner.

[@Jazmine0923]

Giving her choices between 2 things will minimize the “ no” and make her feel empowered 😊

[@draganabanana]

I have some advice about the “no” and tantrums about taking an object away! ♥️♥️♥️ For the no, try offering her a choice between 2 things/activities instead of asking her a yes or no question. And the tantrums from taking an object away will last shorter if you immediately divert her attention to something else and start talking about the new thing in detail. Ex: “we can’t play with the knife because it’s dangerous, but here I have 2 spoons we CAN play with! This one is orange and this one is purple! Which one is your favourite?” Lol 😆♥️

[@Jazmine0923]

Beautifully said. You sound like you work at an Early intervention 😆

[@draganabanana]

@@Jazmine0923 aw thank you! ♥️

[@Thelilmissbz]

Also What lipstick are you wearing? 😂

[@ezedev]

Our daycare waitlists are 2 years long!!!

[@brittanybalyn]

Oh my gosh, wow! I haven’t looked into daycares, I’m scared lol

[@jen___b089]

I did the gentle parenting approach but omg once they turn 3 all bets are off 😂😩😩😩 hardest age

[@SarahCampeau]

For potty training, my advice…from working in daycare for 10 years and raising a child….unless your baby is developmentally ready to be toilet trained, no matter what system you try you might not be successful. So don’t assume you’re doing it wrong if they can’t get it in 3 days. :)

[@melissatucker7202]

Your doctor may be talking about your state early intervention services. Early intervention services are free nationwide for 0-3 year olds if they qualify (if they have enough of a delay). This is for OT, PT, and speech. Any parent with concerns about their child’s development can self refer to be evaluated (although this doesn’t mean a child will definitely qualify). I hope everything works out!

[@YOS3liN1]

Yes, Tennessee has that in place but my son didn’t qualify for it at 18 months . I was wondering if only certain states did that since Brittany mentioned it being hundreds .

[@luveuful]

Offering a choice is helpful when everything is a "no" So for example "do you want to go outside, or do a craft"

[@annalisee6232]

I enjoy following along with your videos. My daughter turns two this week and I think because they are close in age, your videos have helped me along the way! I don't think I have ever commented on a KZbin video but thought I would provide what I've learned to help answer your question (hope this helps). With toddlers and young children, asking lots of questions can often overwhelm them. These days when we're getting ready for a transition in our day, I try to tell her the plan and make statements about what is coming next rather than ask her (example: "it's time to put our shoes on to go out for a walk. First shoes, then walk" instead of "Do you want to go for a walk? Can you put on your shoes? ). These statements are definitely not the typical way we would talk to our partners or friends so I found it really unnatural at first, but now I'm noticing it helps move things along with fewer big feeling eruptions (they still happen) and I think it puts her at ease to know the plan and that I've got it sorted. I've noticed at some of our toddler classes that this is the way the teachers speak to the young kids as well, it's effective. I have read in a childhood development book that toddlers and young children need their parents to take the lead because their little brains have so much learning to do that it actually calms them when an adult takes the lead and provides gentle guidance. I would compare it to how we would feel if we were in an emergency and had a firefighter come up and start asking us questions instead of providing us clear directions on how to escape. Although it seems nice to investigate and ask them lots of questions about what they want instead (like in your soother gentle parenting example in this video - totally been there and done the same thing) I think it can be overwhelming for a little person to hear so many asks. And at two years old, the answer is almost always ....."NO!!!!!" (even if it's something you know they would probably enjoy once you started doing it). Anyway, each day comes with new challenges over here too, you're not alone in that. Hope this helps a little! It's a fun but exhausting stage of parenthood!

[@amyiddon782]

I have been watching u guys since I was pregnant. My baby boy is now 1. I can’t believe arrow is 2 now. Thank u for all ur great advice. Lots of love from the uk xxx

[@mariaLOVE1212]

Same here! My son is almost 14 months and I’ve been binge watching her since I was pregnant too haha

[@kayladuncan4737]

Floor bed!!! Use a twin or full mattress just on the floor, so if they fall it’s like a foot so no injuries, but then you can obviously use the mattress on a bed frame once they’re a bit bigger(:

[@rayyg786]

2-3 was my absolute favorite age I have to Say. Aquariums are so great for kids!!! At least mine..the water and the fish are so calming, and fascinating.

[@lesliem.3230]

My son will be 1 next month and I can't believe it. I'm so proud and sad at the same time lol. It's going by so fast. I am so present and involved but I feel it flying by. Let's all give our little ones a big squeeze today and soak in every moment. Love to all you amazing mama's out there reading this. 🥰

[@isabeltorreslinares638]

Floor bed all the way!! I got it from Cocovillage at 15 months (she is currently 21 months) and she loves it. The transition was smooth and she can get in and out by herself and walk on the bed safely, I did got her a “bumper” to put on the side because she moves a lot and one time she rolled out of bed and got scared obviously!

[@dulcelagos8305]

Explanining what will happen before it happens, then asking her what choices she has that way she feels she has control of choosing what she what’s to do. Always always explain to your child what will happen next, that makes them feel ready and comfortable to what will happen. It always makes my little girl feel comfortable and not scared. Offering a hug when they have uncontrollable Tantrum calms them down at that age. At the end they are kids and they don’t know how to control there emotions. As adults we sometimes don’t know how to control our emotions either lol. When a mom tries to do there best for their children and gives them love!I think that is makes us great mothers even though we feel like we aren’t 💗

[@torilewis9017]

Give her options instead of yes or no questions! “Do you want me to change your diaper in the living room or your bed room?” “Do you want to wear your blue shoes or pink shoes outside” gives her control in the situation with out whether or not you are doing what needs to he done

[@Rowm222]

Awesome!! 💓

[@renehill9315]

I LOVE your sweater!

[@jessicamansfield3273]

Lmao my daughter calls anything round a ball too 🤣

[@KingKaylea]

Wait till you get to the “why” phase. It’s really fun!

[@yarazard]

I just helped mine iterate why cos i could tell that’s what she wanted to say. Now Im thinking, “Why?!” Lol still really cute though…

[@samcobb1353]

My step son (now 6) didn’t start speaking at all until he was 3-4 (not even basic words like no) and he’s currently in speech therapy when he’s in school. My daughter (turning two in just a couple weeks) has a wide range of vocabulary and every child is different and processes life differently. I would not worry too much about her speech yet. With day care/preschool, it’s a fantastic tool for helping develop language and vocabulary because she’s hearing all the other kids talk and she wants to communicate with them too. We didn’t do preschool until 3.5 almost 4 years old with my step son and he’s still doing great in school now. It is fascinating how 2 toddler girls (only about a month and a half apart) are so different with their play time. My daughter loves stacking toys/building things and chores around the house. She loves to help vacuum and mop (think swiffer wet mop pads). She loves to help with dishes and cleaning up the house. Any kind of toy or game that requires thinking, she loves it. She also will get books and ask to read books multiple times a day as part of her play time. I could never use reading as a bed time routine even when she was little because she wouldn’t get drowsy. She always got excited when I would read. Keep going one day at a time, Momma. You’re doing great and she is obviously well adjusted and handling her “big feelings” really well. You’re doing amazing and the coparenting you’ve got is obviously working and going well. So happy for you and your family. Hugs and love (and a whole lot of appreciation) from the Midwest. ♥️

[@rachie8346]

My 23 month old says all of the same words!! Too cute

[@joycestone1460]

Hello Brittany ! I started watching your channel because we were pregnant with our daughters at the same time. My daughter is about 3 weeks younger than Arrow. We just got my daughter a floor house bed in full size and we love it ! I hung little twinkle lights from the middle And tulle around the frame. We kept our bed time routine exactly the same and the transition went good.

[@melindadupuis]

I can’t wait for my boys to really start speaking as well…I remember when you posted about her being in speech therapy and I felt less alone! My boys are 18 months..we’re getting there. So proud of Arrow! 💓

[@eternalgrowth7122]

this is a great video to put out there, i wish i would have watched videos like this before becoming a mother. this was the hardest thing i’ve ever experienced and people need to be more honest about this

[@rebekahcampbell6738]

So glad you touched on speech therapy! My daughter is 19 months and I’m trying to get her an appointment. I have a lot of guilt over feeling like I did something wrong and that’s why she’s not speaking, but I’m trying to remind myself that that’s not necessarily the case 😅💕

[@crazycatlady8285]

My daughter started after two. She talks so well now at four. Don’t stress! If I could go back and change one thing it would be how much I stressed over her talking.

[@rebekahcampbell6738]

@@crazycatlady8285 thank you!! That makes me feel a lot better! I’m glad your daughter is doing well! 💕

[@mariahcostain2193]

Here in PEI Canada it's common for women to get added to the childcare registry (waitlist) when they're pregnant and not get a spot until their child is 3-4 years old. I think the preschool teaching careers are lessening because it's such hard work with very little compensation. 😔

[@reeganmctavish8029]

The mindset you have with “big feelings” is huge especially at the age your daughter is at. Children are just learning feelings and they also do not understand why they feel that way. They are just as confused as you are about why they are feeling that way. As long as you aren’t giving into those “big feelings” (example, by giving Arrow the pacifier) you are not enabling that behaviour you are just supporting your daughter. Ugh you are such an amazing influence!!! You make me so excited to be a mom

[@annakins15]

Hi! Where does your daughter sleep when she is traveling like at your mom’s house? Does she have her own room? Does she sleep in a pack and play or floor mattress? Blackout curtains or tent? My daughter is 19 months and out growing the pack and play and trying to figure out the next step when we are traveling. Thanks!

[@charlotta5660]

We cosleep (my son is 21mo) but have moved him to his own room and take turns sleeping with him. Obviously our situation is different since he's never slept in a crib but having room for an adult in her bed might not be a bad idea. A note on Waldorf: look into the religious part (ie anthroposophy) before you decide. I think it's easy to forget that Waldorf education actually has a religious background.

[@moonfighter4872]

I didn't speak until I was 4 or something - although I was a horrid brat. Speech therapist confirmed this too lmao. My child who is about to turn two is the total opposite. She's speaking in full sentences NONSTOP and words I didn't even know she knew. Totally from her father! It will all come in time. Toddlers know a lot more than they let on. I also didn't potty train until I was 3 or 4 and my child is already doing it and almost fully trained. Wild tbh how different from me she is in terms of development.

[@olivia_ismyname]

My thought is even if my daughter won’t remember all the activities we choose to do, like The Worlds Largest Bounce House is one, we’ll remember it as parents & how happy they were & there’s always pics & stories for our kiddos to be told!

[@BabybelAndMummy]

I’m actually loving the toddler stage. We’re finding choices work really well (time for a nappy change, do you want to walk up or be carried? etc). We also use distraction which really minimises full on tantrums (you can’t climb the TV stand as it’s dangerous, let’s get your climbing frame out instead) 💖

[@ryalizz]

If you like the Montessori style a floor bed is always an option.

[@bethanyritson4287]

I have a 21 month old and up until recently every fruit was called “mimis” he recently just started naming each one and my favourite is “banas” 😂 as long as they can communicate to you and you understand I don’t think at this age it matters too much. Signing has also been great for us, he speaks very well for his age but still signs a lot of words as he’s saying them. Hopefully he continues and can possibly help children at nursery who maybe can’t communicate verbally. Keep going mama 🖤

[@huntKmusic]

Where is your necklace from? I LOVE it!!!!

[@rayyg786]

Our daughter had very fast speech developement (in a weird way tho, She kept focusing on one Word at the time for a long time) but her social and emotional developement is definitely way slower than her peers!! They're all so different..

[@skyeballentine4371]

Waldorf school is the absolute best!! I was in Waldorf from kindergarden to 8th grade and my mom is a Waldorf teacher. It was an absolutely amazing experience, I loved school and my class became my second family 🥹 20/10 recommended

[@Ana-mq4fe]

I've noticed with my little girl that I've said no more than yes and it shows. What I've done to remedy her emphasis on no is to really put emphasis on yes. When it is something good that she likes and you ask her if she's hungry (at her normal mealtime) really nod your head and say YYEEESS a few times. This is just what I've done and it is just one example. See if it helps you :)

[@ricarice2574]

Love these milestone videos

[@Catt.marie.meow7]

My daughter turns 1 August 30th and just found out I'm pregnant! The sibs will be a yr and a half apart, so crazy! I'm excited and a little nervous lol.

[@leahdiaz444]

Love your videos, my little guy is about to turn 1 so this is perfect timing 🥰 As an SLP I want to thank you for talking about and normalizing speech therapy! Sounds like Arrow is doing so well ❤️ Feel free to reach out if you ever need a little support! I’ve learned so many random tips from you, I would love to return the favor hah

[@linnyp5846]

When my daughter is melting down (and so I am I) I pick her up and walk into a dark room. And I hold her close and explain to her she needs to listen to mama to stay safe and we practice taking deep breaths - it works for both of us!

[@Saz7966]

Thanks for the update. You & Arrow are amazing!

[@ziphezinhlemoyo4895]

Hi Brittany. Thanks for the great video. I have a 15 month old and really struggling with establishing a sleep routine. I don’t know if you have a video on this already, but can you give tips on how to sleep train and establish a routine? Thanks 💕

[@yanak7159]

Our 2 year old has been saying “eww” as in “no” to pretty much everything too 😂.

[@CrAziiSuP3rGiR7]

I’ve potty trained 3 babes as a nanny. Dont rush it. It’s not worth it lol I have been putting a potty out and just letting my son familiarize himself with it. He the same age as arrow. He watches us go and lately he’s been so interested in going before a bath. So we put him on and today and he finally went! I pushed it as a Nanny with the 3 day method and it was just a lot. Also you can look into Reggio Emilia it’s similar to Montessori and Waldorf. And I also gentle parent check out RIE approach and “no bad kids” book so good!

[@littleowl02]

I didn’t realize she’d be moving to a big girl bed so quickly! We also have a crib that transitions to a toddler bed. I thought it would last until they were three or older. What were the signs that she needs the bigger bed, does she just not fit anymore? Our crib is so cute too I, I’ll miss it!

[@lizc3060]

On the speech topic, have you heard of Ms. Rachel on KZbin? No where near speech therapy, but great interactive talking videos for toddlers! Arrow is doing so good 🤎

[@stefbolton2266]

Try a floor bed( no where to fall from!) Refer to Hapa Family KZbin channel if interested to learn more.

[@cinthiaham1517]

My baby is 16 months and is in the no phase. We don’t give him an option for these activities, I let him know “hey bud i am going to change your diaper” “I am going to put your shoes on, can you sit please?” “We are going to go home in 5 minutes let’s set a timer” (when we are leaving anywhere) It’s a work in progress because they are little and pushing boundaries is developmentally important. I think the most important things I’ve implemented is to have plenty of time to leave the house- this takes planning ahead on my part! And regulating my emotions, kids are kids and they aren’t trying to “make us mad”. I’m trying to be the adult and stay calm ❤️ It’s hard stuff because I’m a firecracker 😂 but I see the value in his reactions towards me, he is calm and when he isn’t he is quickly calmed🌸

[@kayt3629]

To help the "no" phase, you should try offering two options. So if you want her to put on her shoes. Don't say "put on your shoes." Instead say, "Do you want to put on your blue shoes or your red shoes?" That helps them feel more in control.

[@jessicadesmet3471]

Potty training in a toddler bed (same size as the crib) is way easier than a bigger bed. Think of all the laundry when you do the nighttime potty training... We switched her to a bigger bed when she woke up dry on a consistent basis. She was 3ft tall at age 2, so she is a tall girl, but the bed size didn't seem to bother her. It was a huge reward when we finally got her a twin though! She was so excited!

[@M.L.C.226]

When Arrow was teething (getting top teeth) was it hard to nurse as far as having discomfort on your nipples? I feel like im starting over like NB days.

[@MoonstoneElements]

I have an 18 month old and I’m 6 months pregnant with his baby brother, so yea I’m deep in the middle and need something to relate to 😂😂😂❤️❤️ thank you!! I love all your videos 😍

[@michellehernandez4049]

Honestly I wish my baby and I can meet you guys love your videos 🥹🙂

[@unpopular2]

I Try Keeping Things Away From My 2 YO Son Like With The Paci You Didn’t Let Her Have, Outta Sight Outta Mind

[@giannag8897]

I have a 22 month old and already it’s a “No” for everything and she wants to do everything her way and herself. It is quite challenging specially if I’m a rush!

[@josiestyers5784]

How did you figure out shew grew out of the allergy? Is there a test they can do?

[@brittanybalyn]

Yes I took her to an allergist!

[@jenniferdirlam2558]

If you give 2 choices it helps. Dont ask if they are hungry ask if they want a banana or toast. Makes it easier for no arguments

[@yarazard]

Also saying yes after she says no and nodding my head, i realized helped mine.

[@smile-rn1nv]

You have no idea how much i love watching you vlogs Brittany..wish you all the best

[@sandirose3545]

My son is not quite a year and a half n I’m going to tell you now imma ball when he turns 2 😭