Your toddler might be talking by now, but there are also other ways you can communicate with her. Watching her body and facial expressions can give an insight into her feelings. Body language expert Robert Phipps says it's important to look at your

Oxo Tot's Sippy will help your little one move from a bottle to a cup £7, amazon.co.uk Sippy Cup

Starting childcare/nursery Whether you're returning to work, or your toddler is starting playgroup or pre-school, the separation can be a tricky time for both of you. Try not to let your toddler pick up on your anxieties, advises Lorraine Thomas

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If your baby's going through a sleepless phase it can seem like a never-ending, exhausting black tunnel - and it can be worse with older babies and toddlers, who've reverted to wakeful sleeping after a spell of untroubled nights. Health visitor Kate

Several pairs of front-fastening nightclothes - this will make breastfeeding easierExtra underwear or disposable knickersDressing gown - if you're up and about, or have visitorsExtra large sanitary towelsNursing bras - there are some lovely ones

Burns from a hot kitchen appliance can happen no matter how vigilant you are. If your child is burned:Place the burn under cool running water for at least 10 minutes as this reduces the ‘cooking effect’ of the burn. You can also try to distract him

5 things you need to know about your eight-week-oldBy eight weeks your baby is interested in the world around him and has learned to smile - not just at you, but at other people he knows, too. Seeing his face break into a big gummy grin is the best

Your child probably loves playing superhero games. You may worry that imitating fearless heroes will lead to risk-taking, but this role-play can aid his development.‘It will help your child to explore the difference between fantasy and reality