Physical
What change in the toddler’s heart and respiratory rate occurs during the 12-24 month stage?
Both the heart rate and respiratory rate decrease slightly, but remain faster than those of adults.
How can you keep a toddler safe around water?
Keep them within arms length.
Children ask a lot of "why" questions. This is due to what kind of thinking?
Intuitive thought.
What age can a child speak 50-200 words and can form 2 word sentences (like "want toy" or "more juice")?
2 years old.
How many servings of dairy should a toddler have in a day to support health bone and brain growth?
2-3
What are 2 ways that growth in height and weight differ during toddlerhood compared to infancy?
1. Slows down compared to infancy.
2. Occurs in spurts rather than a steady increase.
How should we store our chemicals to keep out toddlers safe?
Using a stick as a sword is an example of what kind of thinking?
Symbolic thought.
At what age can a child speak 900-1000 words and form 3-4 word sentences?
3 years old.
What is an example of a food that is unsafe for a child to eat if it is not cut up?
Grapes.
By the age of 3, how do the toddler’s abdominal muscles change, and what impact does this have on their physical appearance?
The abdominal muscles strengthen. This results in the "potbelly" look disappearing, and their abdomen flattens.
What can tobacco smoke put the toddler at risk for?
A child making a tea party with their dolls is an example of which type of thinking?
Do toddlers develop Receptive language (understanding) or Expressive language (speaking) first?
Receptive language.
What type of milk should a toddler be given to promote proper fat intake?
At what age should we expect a toddler to be able to climb stairs?
24 months (2 years).
Why does Egocentrism lead to toddlers mostly engaging in parallel play?
It is difficult for them to share.
Irreversibility.
At what age can a toddler follow simple commands like "no" and "come here"?
1 year old.
How many servings of fruits and vegetables should a toddler be having?
3 servings per day.
At what age do toddlers typically begin using a crayon or pencil to scribble?
Bonus 100 points: What kind of motor development is this an example of?
Around 18 months.
Bonus: Fine motor skills
When you you transition a toddler to a front facing carseat?
At 12 months and weighing more than 26 lbs.
What is the type of thinking that describes the toddler's belief that everyone thinks and feels the same way that they do?
Egocentrism.
At what age do toddlers start asking "why" and "what" questions frequently?
3 years old.
How many meals should a toddler have in a day?
3 meals and 2 snacks.