14-Month-Old Baby Checklist and Tips

• Keep giving your 14-month-old a child-size cup, spoon and/or fork to practice using them during mealtime. It might be messy now, but give your kid time to get the hang of them.
• Your mini-me may be digging into—and emptying—everything in reach (boxes, bags, trash cans, your purse). Keep anything messy or dangerous out of reach.
• Make clean-up fun by putting on some music and singing together while you put toys away together.
• Set aside time for reading, singing and playing with your 14-month-old baby every day. This is not only fun for them, it’s enjoyable for you too! What’s more, these activities help your little one learn new words and will get them closer to hitting all those 14-month-old milestones.
• Climbing is all the rage at 14 months old. Find a safe and age-appropriate playground to take your little to. Also make sure that furniture and other climbable items at home are secure.
• Keep baby in a rear-facing car seat until they are 2 years old or reach the weight and height limit for their specific car seat.
• Be consistent with your 14-month-old’s dental care. Brush baby’s teeth with a soft, child-size toothbrush and a dab of fluoride children’s toothpaste the size of a grain of rice. Your child likely had their first dental visit when they turned one.
• Protect baby’s skin and eyes when you play outside by encouraging them to wear a protective hat and applying sunscreen to their delicate skin; apply it 15 minutes before heading outside and every two hours while outdoors.

Your 14-month-old is a mini mover and shaker. They’ve got places to go, people to see and skills to master. Enjoy this exciting period of development; your toddler is growing up fast!