What to try
- Give your toddler as many experiences as you can to meet new people.
- Show your toddler that it is great to speak to someone new by giving them a warm welcome.
- If your toddler seems confident, introduce the unfamiliar person to them and explain why you are talking to them.
- If your toddler shows signs of being uncomfortable around people they do not know, let them stay close to you and don’t put them under pressure to speak to someone new.