is developing rapidly at this time. At the end of year one some toddlers may be adding several new words every day and at around 18 months old they may be trying out two word combinations such as ‘Mummy look’ or ‘Daddy gone’. By the age of two language skills

that with a good routine, everyone's a winner!Did you know?Several studies have shown that having a daily meal-time routine will enhance your child's willingness to try new food, while a study last year found that toddlers with consistent bedtimes fell asleep

and relationship problems in later life. So why the sudden decline in language development of under-3s? There's a whole host of possible reasons, says Liz Attenborough, manager of the National Literacy Trust's Talk To Your Baby Campaign. ‘Parents' hectic working