Toddlers: Growth and Development

Vocabulary based on toddler growth, development, nutritional needs, and safety protocols.

Weight at 30 months

At this age, toddlers should weigh $4$ times their birth weight.

Average yearly weight gain

Toddlers typically gain $4-6\,lbs$ per year.

Average yearly height growth

Toddlers typically grow about $3\,in$ per year.

Head and chest circumference

In toddlers, these two measurements are usually equal.

Dental care responsibility

Flossing and brushing should be performed by an adult.

12-month motor development

A toddler at this age stands and demonstrates a pincer grasp.

15-month motor development

A toddler at this age takes steps and finger feeds.

18-month motor development

A toddler at this age walks, drinks from a lidless cup, and uses a spoon.

24-month motor development

A toddler at this age kicks a ball and runs.

30-month motor development

A toddler at this age jumps, turns book pages, and undresses.

Preoperational stage

Piaget's cognitive stage occurring around $2$ years where object permanence increases and domestic mimicry is displayed.

Domestic mimicry

observes someone doing household activities and mimics those tasks later

Autonomy vs shame & doubt

Erikson's psychosocial stage where independence is important, negative responses are common, and routines provide comfort.

Moral development of toddlers

Characterized as being egocentric.

Parallel play

The age-appropriate activity style for toddlers using items like blocks, finger paints, and water toys.

Daily milk intake

Toddlers should consume $16-24\,oz$ of milk daily.

Daily juice intake

Toddlers should consume $4-6\,oz$ of juice daily.

Food serving size rule

The general guideline is $1\,tbs$ per year of age.

Sleep and rest needs

Toddlers require $11-12\,hrs$ of sleep per day plus $1$ nap.

Hot water thermostat safety

Thermostats should be set to $120$ degrees or lower to prevent burns.

Forward-facing car seats

Safety restraint used for toddlers over the age of $2$ or those who meet specific height requirements.