~Grasshopper~
14-07-2011, 09:04 PM
Hiya, had the call today asking when im available :)

so i mind a 12mth old would you leave the door open?? i normally wouldnt tbh as he would hurt himself, i take them outside and sit with them as he eats anything he can get his hands on. leaves/sand/stones ect.

how much planning should i do for a baby???

xxx

Penny1959
14-07-2011, 09:44 PM
I would only leave the door to outside area open for a 12 month old if I was available to constantly supervise the child because at that age he / she will not have learnt to manage own risks (same can be said of inside environment.

I would only plan the environment - ie would chose which toys to put out based on childs interest and stage of development - but I do that every day - basically my advice would be to do whatever it is that you normally do - if you suddendly change anything you will just make more work for yourself and potential have a childwho becomes upset because normal routines have changed.

Penny :)

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