Health Promotion of Toddlers

Comprehensive practice flashcards covering physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of toddlers, as well as nutritional requirements and safety precautions.

What is the defined age range for the toddler period?

$1-3$ years

What are the average annual physical growth increases for a toddler?

$2-4\,inches$ in height per year and $4-6\,lb$ in weight per year

At what age is a toddler typically $50\%$ of their adult height?

At $2$ years old

When do the bladder and kidneys reach adult function levels in a toddler?

By $16$ to $24$ months

How many primary teeth should be erupted by the end of the toddler period?

All $20$ primary teeth

By what age does a toddler's birth weight usually quadruple?

By $2.5$ years of age

What nutritional issue can be caused by excessive milk consumption in toddlers?

Iron-deficiency anemia

What is the recommended daily limit for milk consumption in toddlers to prevent nutritional issues?

$16-24\,ounces$ ($2-3\,cups$) per day

What are the language-related milestones for a child between $12$ and $15$ months?

Follows commands without gesture, gestures to song, and points to body parts

According to Piaget's theory, what stage of cognitive development are toddlers in?

Sensorimotor

What term describes a toddler's inability to put themselves in another person's shoes?

Egocentrism

Which of Erikson's developmental stages applies to the toddler period?

Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt

What type of play is characterized by toddlers playing side-by-side but independently?

Parallel play

How should a parent be instructed to handle a toddler's night terrors?

Speak soothingly and do not try to wake the child

What age group faces the highest risk of drowning?

Ages $1-3$ years

What temperature should the water heater be lowered to in order to prevent burns?

$$120-125^\circ F$$

What is the preferred orientation for a child's safety seat before age $2$ years?

Rear-facing seat

Which age group is at the greatest risk for accidental poisoning?

Ages $1-2$ years

Why is lead retention associated with fat in the diet?

Lead is retained in fat; therefore, a decrease in fat intake can help reduce lead levels

What nutrients help reduce lead levels in the body?

Vitamin C, calcium, and iron

What is the typical daily sleep requirement for a toddler?

$12$ hours a day, including one to two naps

At what age is a child usually emotionally and physically ready for toilet training?

$18$ months of age or older