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Development · 31–36 months

Skills develop across the 34–36 month period. Use age-3 guidance as a reference point, not a deadline or diagnosis.

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Development · 36 months

A practical guide to social, language, thinking and movement skills around age 3, with signs that deserve a conversation with your child’s doctor.

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Sleep · 31–36 months

Nap needs vary as children approach age 3. Watch total sleep and daytime functioning rather than treating one timetable as a rule.

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Sleep · 31–36 months

Night waking can have several causes. Look at the pattern, comfort your child calmly and notice signs that need medical advice.

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Feeding · 31–36 months

A predictable meal rhythm can support appetite without pressure. Offer food at planned times and let your child respond to hunger and fullness.

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Feeding · 31–36 months

Milk can be part of a balanced diet, but too much may displace meals and iron-rich foods. Guidance on amounts and milk types varies by country.

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Feeding · 31–36 months

Offer water regularly and adjust for heat, activity and illness. Fluid needs vary, and milk and food also contribute to intake.

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Feeding · 31–36 months

Toddlers build utensil and cup skills through practice. Make the setting safe, offer manageable portions and support effort without pressure.

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Feeding · 31–36 months

At this age, a bottle is no longer needed for drinking. A calm, consistent move to a cup can support meals and teeth without blame.