Your 16-month-old: Week 1

Where, oh where, has your baby gone? You have a full-fledged toddler living with you now. Walking and running still top the agenda, but take note of how complex your child's movements have become. When she crosses a room, she'll squat to pick up an interesting toy or stop to stack some blocks. If she's particularly ambitious, she'll figure out how to push a stool or chair over to the kitchen counter so she can climb up for a better look — all the more reason to make sure your house is as childproof as it can be.

小馨這週的發展與上面的文字敘述一樣，在家裡活力十足，來回在不同的房間（空間）穿梭，還不會跑，但走的速度很快，特別是我們在後面追趕她的時候，小小的身軀移動讓人抓都抓不住。
有時會被地上物品吸引，蹲下去拿袋子（目前這是她的最愛）拖著走，袋子裡面裝著她的鞋子，當她走到一定點，會坐下來自己穿鞋子；有時拖著玩具走....就這樣，我們要在後面收個不停。
前一陣子在IKEA買了一張小椅子給她，現在她會墊著小椅子爬上客廳茶几，或自己努力爬上沙發。原來每個小小孩都有這個過程，接下來會說話後，還有許多精彩的事等著發生呢！
Your toddler now

Scary sounds
Fear of loud noises sometimes surfaces unexpectedly. Your 16-month-old may cower, cry, and act downright terrified at the sound of a vacuum cleaner, a thunderstorm, a siren, fireworks, or a popping balloon.

Offer calm reassurance. A hug and an acknowledgement of his feelings – "Wow, that was a scary surprise, wasn't it?" – may be sufficient. Show your child how he can cover his ears to give him some control. Your toddler will eventually outgrow a fear of noises as he gains an understanding of where they come from and that they're harmless.