What should be the next step.

I have been with my boyfriend for about 7 months and things are going great we love each other very much. I have a duaghter who will be 4 in 2 months and she loves him and he loves her. my qustion is when is the rite time to think of the next step, and what should the next step be. oh ye I am only 18 and his 20. I hope some one can help me out.

Take things slow and see how they develop. You are both young and you do have a daughter to think about. When it's time you won't be questioning whether it's too soon or not, things will just happen. Let your boyfriend make the first move to the next step and if you are ready then go along. If you feel you are ready now then talk to him and see if he is ready.