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Fifteen Months

Development
Walks, climbs and stacks blocks
Takes socks & shoes off
Says 5-10 words
Babble sounds like conversation
Points to pictures
Pouring, dumping, filling & throwing

Nutrition
Keep encouraging self-feeding using spoon,
fork & fingers
Should be drinking only from cup
Expect strong food preferences - offer variety, but
do not force feed

Safety
Car seats always
Turn water heater down to 120 degrees or below
Keep medicines and cleaning items out-of-reach
No electrical appliances in bathroom

Discipline
Childproof home - remove temptation
Divert attention from bad; substitute with good
Be consistent; follow through
Praise good behavior


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