1)  Immunizations - Immunizations are important to protect your child
       from many infectious diseases.  Check with your child's physician to
       make sure they are up-to-date and get the vaccines that are scheduled
       for after your child's first birthday, such as DPT (Diphtheria,
       Tetanus & Pertussis), MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella), Varicella
       (Chicken Pox), Pneumococcus, Polio and Haemophilus influenza.

   2)  Safety - As your child begins to walk, it's essential to child proof
       your home so they can continue to test out their independence in a
       safe manner.  Place safety gates around stairs and windows to prevent
       falls, cover electric outlets with plastic caps, hide all wires and
       cords, and remove poisonous cleaning products from cabinets that are
       accessible.  A one-year-old child must always be supervised.

   3)  Oral hygiene - As your child is now developing teeth, make sure they
       are getting sufficient amounts of fluoride that helps prevent
       cavities through either tap or bottled water that contains fluoride.
       Not all bottled water contains fluoride and some water filters can
       also eliminate fluoride.  Also avoid early childhood cavities by not
       allowing your child to take a bottle to nap or sleep that contains
       liquids that have sugar in them.  If your child insists on taking a
       bottle, fill it with water instead of sugary liquids.  Get in the
       habit of brushing your child's teeth with a small amount of
       toothpaste.  Your child's first dental appointment should be between
       the first and second birthday.

   4)  Car seats - If your child is one year old and weighs more than twenty
       pounds, you may turn the car seat around to face forward.

   5)  Shoes - With your child either walking or nearing that milestone,
       think about buying shoes to protect them from injury as they take
       their first steps.  When buying shoes, be practical, and remember
       they should be soft, wide and inexpensive, as you will be replacing
       them early and often.  Shoes are not necessary to learn to walk and
       high tops are preferable because they stay on their feet better.

   6)  Healthy diet - With your child eating more solid foods, it's
       important to pay attention to quantity and quality.  Avoid high-fat,
       high sugar, low-nutrition foods, such as chips, pop, and fruit
       juices.  Focus on healthier alternatives, such as fruits and
       vegetables.  Also, it is not too early to begin regulating portions
       and allowing the child to determine when they are full.

   7)  Outdoor care - Your child will be going outside more, so protect them
       with an appropriate sun block.  Apply the sunscreen before they
       actually get in the sun.  Number 15 SPF is sufficient and should be
       applied at 4-hour intervals.  With a child's fair skin, make them
       wear hats and sunglasses when outside, especially during the peak
       hours of damage from 10 am to 4 pm.  Apply an appropriate child-safe,
       non-toxic insect repellent as well.  While DEET formulas up to 30%
       are safe for toddlers, there are also non-DEET formulations available
       (Cutters Advance/Picaridin) that protect against mosquitoes.
       Directions on the containers must be followed.

   8)  Interaction - Parents should help their child's development by
       maintaining significant interaction with them on a daily basis.
       Talking, reading, singing to and playing with your child enhance
       their mental, emotional and social development.

   9)  Don't compare - Try not to compare your child's progress with
       another's as no two children develop alike.  Look to see if they are
       gaining skills and growing their language and socialization talents,
       including pronouncing simple words, like "mama" and "dada" and being
       interactive and responsive.

   10) Discipline - Set limits for your children that are appropriate for
       their age.  Timeouts, distractions and being consistent are important
       ways to enhance good behavior and children should be praised when
       they do well.

  ** This is not a complete list and should be used only as a guideline by
     parents.  For specific questions and concerns, please seek expert
     advice from your child's pediatrician.