Toddler's First Steps: A Best Chance Guide to Parenting Your 6-to-36 Month-Old Child

Toddler's First Steps: A Best Chance Guide to Parenting Your 6-to-36 Month-Old Child

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Toddler’s First Steps provides trusted information on how to nurture the healthy development of your child from 6 to 36 months.

Read Toddler’s First Steps

As your child grows, they will learn and change at an amazing speed. This resource provides guidance on how to support your child as they go through the many stages of toddlerhood and encounter new experiences such as the arrival of a new baby or entering child care. You will also find information on where to find additional resources to support you and your family.

The 2024 edition of Toddler’s First Steps is now available and includes additional information. The previous translated 2021 editions are still available.

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Introduction

Learn more about the Toddler’s First Steps resource and how to use it.

English | Chinese | French

Toddler development

Feeding your toddler

Your toddler’s growth, learning and health

Parenting your toddler

Toddler safety

Canada’s Food Guide

See healthy eating recommendations for the whole family. English | Chinese | French

Resources

Find key resources for parents. English | Chinese | French

Print copies

Toddler's First Steps may be available in print in English through your healthcare provider, local public health unit or at your local library.

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