Sticking plasters are great
Your three year-old no longer needs to concentrate in the same way when running, jumping or walking. Things come more naturally now. But their judgment and coordination are still developing, so you can expect bruises and grazes to keep happening for a while yet. Don’t worry - this is the way it should be.
It’s only by challenging themselves that children discover their limits and continue learning. Taking the occasional knock actually helps their development.
What’s more, most three year-olds find sticking plasters one of the coolest inventions ever.
Find out what happens next by looking forward in the timeline.