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- Sleeps for 12-14 hours a day with one/two naps Daytime sleeping continues to be important for healthy development
- Highly active in short bursts, with frequent and sudden need for rest or withdrawal
- Enjoys hugs and cuddles and seeks comfort from attachment figure when they feel the need
- Uses physical expression of feelings to release stress.
- Generally has up to 16 teeth – helps adult with brushing teeth
- Intentionally makes sounds with objects and actively responds to music and singing with whole-body dancing
- Develops own likes and dislikes in food and drink, willing to try new food textures and tastes
- Shows interest in indoor and outdoor clothing and shoes/wellingtons
- Clearly communicates wet or soiled nappy or pants, showing increasing awareness of bladder and bowel urges
- Helps with dressing/undressing and care routines, enjoying the rituals established for hand washing and teeth cleaning
- Feeds self with increasing need to be in control and holds cup with both hands, drinking without much spilling
