Toddlers: 1 to 3 Years- exam 1

Toddler Age Range

1-3 years.

Toddler Physical Growth

Gains ~5 lb/year; grows ~3 in/year; reaches about half adult height by age 3.

Toddler Developmental Milestones

Milestones are guidelines; use corrected age for premature children until about age 2; routine developmental screening.

Gross vs. Fine Motor Skills

Gross motor = large muscle groups (e.g., climbing); fine motor = smaller muscle groups.

Toddler Development Areas

Cognitive development; language development; psychosocial development; parenting strategies; assess for developmental delay.

Toddler Play

Play is significant to development; types include solitary, parallel, and peer/cooperative play. Toddlers engage in parallel play.

Toddler Health Promotion

Dental: emerging primary teeth + proper care. Activity: encourage physical activity for overall health.

Toddler Safety Risks

Drowning is a leading cause of injury; also prevent burns/sunburns and poisoning using layers of protection.

Lead Poisoning in Toddlers

Consider incidence, risk factors, and family support.

Foreign Body Aspiration in Toddlers

Focus on incidence + prevention; most common locations are right/left main bronchi and trachea.

Iron-Deficiency Anemia in Toddlers

Consider incidence/risk factors; screening + prevention; encourage iron-rich foods.

Autism Spectrum Disorder in Toddlers

Consider clinical manifestations, prevalence, and screening.