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Here are five activity ideas to keep your increasingly mobile one-year-old entertained during this extraordinary period.

A strong immune system is the key for a healthy growing child. It gives them that extra protection to go on with their daily playtime.

If you were of a healthy weight pre-pregnancy, you should gain around 11-15kg over the course of your pregnancy.  At this stage you should be gaining just under half a kilo per week. 

Your baby's stools let you know how their digestive system is performing.  Telling the difference between "normal" and "abnormal" can be difficult at first, but don't despair.

Around 18 to 36 months of age, your toddler may begin to show some interest in toilet training.  Before you begin to toilet train, it's good to plan ahead and prepare as much as possible.

To avoid any deficiencies, you need to eat a varied and balanced diet before even falling pregnant. Opt for food types rich in folic acid.

It’s never too early to start a family ritual of spending quality mealtimes together.

By now your little one is likely to have started to get the hang of crawling, and is probably well on her way to cruising.

You are now officially in your third and final trimester - your baby is all about fast track development from here on out.

A lot of women start to believe that it’s all really real as they move into their second trimester. Is that you? Either way, there’s a lot going on in weeks 13 to 26.

The first trimester of your pregnancy – the first 12 weeks – can be an exciting time. This tiny little being is growing inside you. You probably have lots of questions.

In order to meet his nutritional and energy needs, your toddler may need to eat between his main meals.

Children over 15 months have acquired a sense of independence that is shown by rebellious moments, which will happen more frequently. 

Did you know? Imaginary play and ‘talking time’ are essential to your baby’s healthy development.

Did you know? In many countries, pre-packaged baby food has to meet strict safety standards.

Your "big baby" whose progress leaves you wide eyed with admiration and pride, is challenging your authority. Once you have gotten over the shock you must learn to remain calm but firm.

Focus on your baby’s nutrition by offering her smart eating choices in between mealtimes.

Now that your baby is eight to 10 months old, has enjoyed her first tastes, and is becoming more experienced at eating, it’s time to move on to lumpy foods and helping her learn to feed herself.

The birth is not only a trial for us, but also for the future father!  It is a veritable marathon for those who are present in the labour ward to attend the births of their babies.

Now that your 10-12-month-old is really getting the hang of feeding himself, keep offering him a wide variety of foods and textures to establish good, healthy eating habits.

Gone are the days of spoon-feeding him purées, it’s time to roll out the wipeable mat for your independent eater! Let your toddler lead the way on his adventures in food.