Toddler development WALK ,Fall/Run STEP, STAND

what stage are toddlers in according to erikson’s development

autonomy versus shame doubt

a sense of independence and personal control, parallel play

what stage are toddlers in according to piaget?

preoperational

egocentric, 300-400 words by 24 months old

physical development

• grow in 3in/ y

• grow 4-6 lbs y

GROSS VERSUS FINE MOTOR SKILLS

gross motor skills and fine motor skill at 15 months

gross: walks without help

fine: uses a cup, builds a tower

gross motor skills and fine motor skill at 18 months

gross: runs, clumsy, falls often

fine: manages a spoon without rotating, builds a tower of 3-4 blocks

gross motor skills and fine motor skill at 2 years

gross: places both feet on each step

fine: builds a tower of more than 6 blocks

gross motor skills and fine motor skill at 2.5 years

gross: stands on one foot momentarily

fine: draws circles

TODDLER INJURY RISKS

what are 8 injury risks for toddlers

1. falls

2. choking

3. aspiration

4. poisoning

5. drowning

6. burns

7. MVA

8. maltreatment

NUTRITION FOR TODDLERS

what does healthy nutrition look like for toddlers:

• healthy finger foods

• limit excessive milk

• monitor for obesity

• whole milk for 12 mo

• transition to 2% milk around age 2

TOILET TRAINING FOR TODDLERS

what is the most important thing for toddlers and toilet training

• readiness

what are signs of readiness in toddlers

• ability to communicate toileting needs

• staying dry for long periods and during a nap

TODDLERS VITAL SIGNS

HR:

80-120

RR:

22-40

BP:

systolic: 85-105

diastolic: 40-60

pan scale for toddlers

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