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They eat a variety of foods. Finger foods, such as slices of banana. Avoid hard food like raw carrots that can cause choking.
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- Sits down without help.- Moves objects from hand to hand.
- May walk alone or while holding a caregiver's hand. -Picks up small objects with thumb and forefinger.
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- Plays alone but often near others.
- Dislikes sharing toys.
- Desires approval
- Fears some strangers.
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- Begins to put words together.
- Names common objects and people.
- Understands "no" but ignores.
- Finds hidden objects.
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Develop independence. Their closest relationships continue to be those with their families. Even though they are playing in the same area as other child they aren't directly playing with the other child. They tend to treat people as objects more than human beings.
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They are less at odds with the world. They can understand more and wait longer for various needs to be met.They express love and affection freely and seeks approval and praise. They are more outgoing and friendly.