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Caring for your toddler

Tooth care and teething

Should I use an electric toothbrush on my toddler's teeth?
Reviewed by Jane Shaw, Dentist
Why do my toddler's teeth look stained?
Reviewed by Jane Shaw, Dentist
Toddler holding his head in his hands.
Toddler teething: how to ease the distress
Reviewed by Jane Shaw, Dentist
What can I do about my toddler's bad breath?
Reviewed by Jane Shaw, Dentist
Toddler eating a green apple.
Tooth-friendly snacks for toddlers
Reviewed by Jane Shaw, Dentist
Toddler girl sitting on a dentist's chair
What will happen if my toddler needs a filling?
Reviewed by Bryony McCartney, Dentist
Will thumb-sucking interfere with my toddler's teeth?
Reviewed by Jane Shaw, Dentist
Dentist smiling down at child in a dentist chair
Is my 18-month-old too young to go to the dentist?
Reviewed by Bryony McCartney, Dentist
What should I do if my toddler chips a tooth or knocks one loose?
Reviewed by Jane Shaw, Dentist
Toddler giving a teethy grin
Caring for your child’s teeth
Reviewed by Jane Shaw, Dentist
Toddler chewing on a spoon.
Teething in the second year
Reviewed by Jane Shaw, Dentist
How can I brush my toddler's teeth?
Reviewed by Jane Shaw, Dentist
Animated still of toddler teeth being attacked by germs and food
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The 24-hour attack on toddler teeth (Video)
Dad holding toddler whilst both are brushing their teeth and looking into a mirror
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3 tips for brushing your toddler's teeth
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Daily care

Little girl out in the snow
Toddler safety outdoors
Reviewed by Rachel Gregory, Writer, Editor and Project Manager
Baby sitting in car seat
Are airbags dangerous for children?
Reviewed by Rachel Gregory, Writer, Editor and Project Manager
Gemma and her daughter Ottie, smiling
Healthy hair care for kids: my take on the Curly Girl Method
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By Gemma Brushneen
A little girl attempting to brush her teeth
Developmental milestones: self-care
Reviewed by Helen Davies, Health visitor
A little girl drying her hair
Toddler hair-washing
Reviewed by Francesca Whiting, Digital content executive
Sitting baby holding onto toes
Caring for your child's feet
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
What can I do to make toddler haircuts less traumatic?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Little girl sucking on her dummy.
Dummies and your toddler
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
My toddler hates baths: what should I do?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Little boy having his nappy changed.
Parents’ tips: changing your toddler’s nappy
Reviewed by Rachel Gregory, Writer, Editor and Project Manager
Baby holding a dummy
Parents' tips: giving up the dummy
Reviewed by Rachel Gregory, Writer, Editor and Project Manager
Little boy holding on to the window.
Toddler safety at home
By Polly Logan-Banks
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When should my child start wearing shoes? (Video)
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Fire safety and accident prevention (Video)
Toddler reaching for saucepans on cooker
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Tips to keep your toddler safe in your home (Video)
11 ways to make bathtime sensational: photos
By The BabyCentre UK Editorial Team
Mum and toddler having a picnic on the grass
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Survival kit for a day at the park with your toddler
Amari playing in the bath
6 ways I make our bathtime routine fun for my toddler
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By Kay Ludlow
Mum and toddler reading tablet
Toddler videos
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Potty training

Baby sitting on potty
Potty training equipment: pros and cons
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
ABC of potty training
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
How should I handle pressure to toilet train my child?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Little girl in toilet
Potty training: what doesn't work
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Toddler sitting on potty and their mum sitting on the floor next to them
Potty training: is my child ready?
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
Should we bribe our toddler to use the potty?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
dad and baby paddling in the sea
I began potty training when my baby was 5 weeks old
By Guest Contributor
5 things no one tells you about potty training
By Sarah Cawood
How can I get my toddler to wash his hands after using the toilet?
By Holly Bennett
Potty training has become a battle of wills. Should I back off?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
How should I handle toilet training accidents?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
toddler sitting on potty
Parents' top potty-training tips
By Holly Bennett
Toddler boy sitting on potty
Potty training for boys
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
How can I potty train my child in time for starting preschool?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
When should I start potty training?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
How can I get my two-year-old interested in her potty?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Happy toddler girl waking up in the morning in bed
When should I get my toddler out of night-time nappies?
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
Do boys take longer to potty train than girls?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
How can I get my toddler to move from the potty to the loo?
By The BabyCentre UK Editorial Team
Why won't my son use the toilets at playgroup?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
My potty-trained daughter is having accidents again. Should we go back to nappies?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Toddler girl sitting on potty outdoors next to a car
Potty training for girls
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
How can I encourage my son to do poos in his potty?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
How I cracked night-time bed wetting (in 3 steps)
By Annie Ridout
Little boy holding a pack of toilet training wipes
Potty training must haves
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By Hayley Thomson
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How can I encourage my child to use the potty? (Video)
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When should we start potty training? (Video)
Woman sitting next to daughter, who is on a potty
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5 tips for stress-free potty training
Cartoon image of mother washing her hands with her child
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5 hand-washing tips for children
Cartoon image of a woman and a toddler
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How to wash your hands
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Toddler sleep

Toddler fast asleep on his back.
Sleep deprivation in toddlers
By Helen Brooks
Toddler sleeping at the dining room table
Understanding your toddler's sleep
By Polly Logan-Banks
What should I do if my toddler stalls at bedtime?
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
Little girl awake in bed clutching her teddy
Toddler sleep concerns: teething
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
Little boy sleeping curled up to his teddy
Toddler sleep concerns: dummies
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
Toddler peering over the top of her cot.
Toddler sleep concerns: won't nap
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
When will my toddler be ready to sleep away from home?
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
Little girl leaning over her bed and sticking her tongue out.
Toddler sleep concerns: over-stimulation
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
Little boy awake in the dark
Toddler sleep concerns: nightmares
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
What are the pros and cons of siblings sharing a room?
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
How do I get my toddler to sleep longer in the morning?
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
How can I stop my two-year-old waking at night?
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
Toddler fast asleep
Child sleep concerns: sleep apnoea
Reviewed by Morag Martindale, GP and family planning doctor
Little girl fast asleep next to cuddly toys
Toddler sleep concerns: wakes at night
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
Toddler fast asleep cuddling a teddy
Bedtime routines for toddlers
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
Little girl awake and giggling in bed
Toddler sleep concerns: Stalling at bedtime
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
How can I get my toddler's nap to last longer than 45 minutes?
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
Why is my toddler suddenly waking in the night?
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
Little boy fast asleep with flushed cheeks
Toddler sleep concerns: common cold
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
Awake baby lying in cot
My one-year-old still wakes up at night. What can I do?
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
My toddler's climbing out of his cot. Is it time for a bed?
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
Little boy laughing and peering out from behind a door
Toddler sleep concerns: sleepwalking
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
Close-up of a little girl fast asleep
Toddler sleep concerns: teeth grinding
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
Little boy giggling in bed
Parents' tips: toddler waking early
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
The seven stages of toddler bedtimes
By Yvette Lamb
toddler boy sleeping in bed
When should I move my toddler from a cot to a bed, and how?
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
Toddler fast asleep in bed
How much sleep does your toddler need?
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
Sleeping toddler holding teddy in bed
Establishing good sleep habits: 18 to 24 months
By Joanne Lewsley
Toddler sleeping
Establishing good sleep habits: 12 to 18 months
By Joanne Lewsley
Toddler sleeping
Establishing good sleep habits: 24 to 36 months
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
Wide awake toddler in her cot
Bedtime struggles with your toddler
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
Is it a good idea to have a night-light in my toddler's room?
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
Will my toddler sleep better if I put him to bed later?
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
Toddler cuddled up, fast asleep after having a night terror
Night terrors in toddlers
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
How I sleep trained my toddler in less than a week!
By Lyndsay Gardner
Toddler lying in bed hiding her face with her hands
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Why does my toddler have night terrors? (Video)
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How do I introduce sleeping in a big bed? (Video)
What time does your toddler get up in the morning?

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