The 12-18 month old age range is a transitional time from babyhood to toddlerhood. This page has everything you need to get your 12-18 month old sleeping well and on a solid schedule. There is also information to help with playtime and feeding time.
All About the Pre-Toddler Age Range
This is the first post to visit when you have a 12-18 month old pretotdler. Get a sneak peak on the characteristics of a pre-toddler and know what to expect.
PreToddler Sample Schedules
Sample schedules are always helpful for knowing how to set up your day for your kiddo. Here are sample schedules for 12-15 months old.
McKenna Pre-Toddler Summary: 17.5 Months Old
Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary: 15 Months Old
Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary: 13.5 Months Old
McKenna Pre-Toddler Summary: 14 Months Old
Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary {17.5 Months Old}
McKenna Pre-Toddler Summary: 12 Months, 1 Week
Short Morning Naps
There is a 99% chance your pretodler will start to take short morning naps at some point in this 6 month period. When that happens, read this post to know what to do!
Brinley Toddler Summary: 36 Months Old {3 Years Old}
Naps for Baby-Preschoolers
Moving Baby From 4-3 Naps: All You Need to Know
McKenna Baby Summary: Week 46
Dropping the 3rd Nap (evening) Gradually
Everything You Need to Know About Dropping Naps
Align Meals with the Family
It is now time to align your toddler’s meals with the rest of the family. That means your pre-toddler’s meals are at the same time as everyone else. Here are the details on the steps you take to get baby eating meals at the same time as the rest of the family.
Don’t Lose Ground!
When we have young toddlers in the 12-18 month old (aka Pre-Toddler) age range, we kind of need to let go of the “progress” notion and simply hang on to one basic goal. Don’t lose ground!
Screaming Non-Verbal Toddler
Your 12-18 month old can understand A LOT more than they can verbalize. This leads to fits. This post helps you navigate these fits with grace.
The Screaming Non-Verbal Baby/Toddler
How to Handle Meltdowns on Thanksgiving Day
Tantrum Help for Parents
Surviving the “I Do It Myself!” Phase
Distraction as a Discipline Tool: Tips for Parents
Tips for Avoiding and Responding to Tantrums
Looking for Toys Ideas?
It is time to update your toy collection for your little toddler. I have the best toys compiled for you in one place here.
Recent PreToddler Posts
15-Month Sleep Regression: What It Is and How to Get Through It
Screen Time Guidance for 12-18 Month Olds
Motor Milestones for 12–18 Month Olds: What to Expect Physically (Walking, Climbing & More)
12-Month Sleep Regression: What It Is and How to Get Through
The Screaming Non-Verbal Baby/Toddler
Babywise Sample Schedules: 12-15 Months Old
More Pre-Toddler Help
35 Best Toys for PreToddler: 12-18 Months
Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary: 13 Months Old
Helping Your Child Learn to Speak Words
Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary: 15 Months Old
Structuring a Pretoddler’s Day: 15-18 Months Old
Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary {18 Months Old}
Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary: 12.5 Months Old
McKenna Pre-Toddler Summary: 17 Months Old
McKenna Pre-Toddler Summary: 12 Months, 1 Week
Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary {17.5 Months Old}
McKenna Pre-Toddler Summary: 18 Months Old
More is Caught Than Taught with Pre-Toddlers
McKenna Pre-Toddler Summary: 12 Months Old
Using Encouragement as a Discipline Tool
Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary: 17 Months Old
Pre-Toddlers
Here is all of the pre-toddler information you need broken down into categories.
Motor Milestones for 12–18 Month Olds: What to Expect Physically
PreToddler Feedings
- Adding Milk/Dairy to the Diet
- How to Align Baby’s Meal Times with Family’s Meal Times
- How to Prevent Your Child from Becoming a Picky Eater
- Mealtime Booster Seats: When to Move and Good Features
- Pre-Toddler Mealtime Expectations
- Pre-Toddler Mealtime Milestones
- Pre-Toddler Milk Intake Totals to Expect
- Refusal of Favorite Foods
- Snacks for Babies and Toddlers
- Tips for Feeding Your Pre-Toddler
- When Does a Toddler Master Spoon Skills
PreToddler Naps
- Dropping the Morning Nap Transition Time
- Dropping the Morning Nap Full Guide
- What To Do When Your Pre-Toddler is Taking a Short Morning Nap
- In Action: Dropping the Morning Nap
- Importance of Exercise and Stimulation for Sleep
- Overstimulation for Toddlers
- Sleep Totals for 12-15 Months Old
- Timing Naps for Toddlers
- 18 Month Sleep Regression: How to Help
PreToddler Sleep
Sample PreToddler Schedules
See pretoddler summaries linked below
- Babywise Sample Schedules: 12-15 Months Old
- One Nap Schedules Perfect for Your Toddler
- Sample Toddler Schedules: 1-3 Years Old
- More Than Making it Through the Day: 12-15 Months
- Babywise Sample Schedules: 16-18 Months Old
- More Than Making it Through the Day: 15-18 Months
PreToddler Play Time
- 26 Best Toys for PreToddler: 12-18 Months
- Benefits of Independent Play
- How To Fill Toddler’s Time When Transitioning to One Nap
- Helping Your Child Speak Words
- How To Child-Proof Your Space for Independent Playtime
- Independent Playtime Lengths by Age
- Roomtime: Structured Playtime Alone for Kids
- Surviving Teething
- Screen Time Guidance for 12-18 Month Olds
- TV Time Under Two
PreToddler Tantrums and Discipline
- Distraction as a Discipline Tool
- Helping Pre-Toddlers with Intense Emotions
- How to Set Boundaries for Children & Siblings
- How Your Child’s Behavior is Tied to Food and Sleep
- The “Mini-fit”: Responding to Young Tantrums
- More is Caught Than Taught with Pre-Toddlers
- The Problem with Constantly Needing to Correct a Child
- The Screaming Non-Verbal Baby/Toddler
- Using Encouragement as a Discipline Tool
PreToddler Advice
- All About the Pre-Toddler Age Range
- The Very Best Things about 12-15 Month Olds
- Best Things: 15-18 Months Old
- Parenting Pre-Toddlers Goal: Simply Don’t Lose Ground
- Parenting Your Pre-Toddler–With Confidence!
- Pre-Toddler Months: Words To Live By
- Unique Variables that Will Shape Your Pretoddler
Pretoddler Summaries
- Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary: 12 Months Old {One Year}
- McKenna Pre-Toddler Summary: 12 Months Old
- McKenna Pre-Toddler Summary: 12 Months, 1 Week
- Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary: 12.5 Months Old
- Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary: 13 Months Old
- McKenna Pre-Toddler Summary: 13 Months Old
- Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary: 13.5 Months Old
- McKenna Pre-Toddler Summary: 13.5 Months Old
- Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary: 14 Months Old
- McKenna Pre-Toddler Summary: 14 Months Old
- Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary: 14.5 Months Old
- McKenna Pre-Toddler Summary: 14.5 Months Old
- Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary: 15 Months Old
- McKenna Pre-Toddler Summary: 15 Months Old
- Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary: 15.5 Months Old
- McKenna Pre-Toddler Summary: 15.5 Months Old
- Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary: 16 Months Old
- McKenna Pre-Toddler Summary: 16 Months Old
- Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary: 16.5 Months Old
- McKenna Pre-Toddler Summary: 16.5 Months Old
- Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary: 17 Months Old
- McKenna Pre-Toddler Summary: 17 Months Old
- Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary {17.5 Months Old}
- McKenna Pre-Toddler Summary: 17.5 Months Old
- Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary {18 Months Old}
- McKenna Pre-Toddler Summary: 18 Months Old
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