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. 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 editions of Baby’s Best Chance and Toddler’s First Steps are now available and include additional information. Translated versions to come in 2025. Previous translated editions are still available below.

Read Toddler’s First Steps

You can download the complete handbook in English, Chinese and French. To read the guide by topic, see the links below:

Introduction

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 health care provider, or you may be able to find copies at your local library. Translations are available in Chinese and French.

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