Toddlers months 14-18
What is the focus for toddlers during this age group?
Is to learn how to walk independently
Is to increase the use of words in sentences
Is to play and explore while being supervised
How much do toddlers typically weigh during this stage?
weighing 20 to 32 pounds
What are some examples of toddlers developmenting emotionally during this age group?
having important routines which build secure feelings
starting to develop fears
moving to extremes from lovable to demanding
feeling positive or negative depending on others’ feedback
How many meals should a toddler eat a day to meet their physical needs?
5-6 meals per day
What is the daily recommendation from the myplate food guide for grains?
three ounces of grains
How much do toddlers in this age range typically weigh?
weighing 17 to 30 pounds
How tall are toddlers typically during this stage?
measuring 30 to 37 inches in height
What are some examples of toddlers developmenting physically during this age group?
measuring half of adult height by 2 1/2 years
running
jumping
climbing
swinging
beginning to show interest in potty training
cutting the last baby teeth
using both hands equally
What are some ways that a toddler can meet their social needs?
engaging in simple conversation
problem solving on their own
playing games in order to understand how to take turns
What is the daily recommendation from the myplate food guide for vegetables?
one cup of vegetables
How tall are toddlers during this age range typically?
measuring 27 to 35 inches in height
What word do toddlers during this stage use often
"no"
Do children during this age range enjoy being helped or would they prefer to accomplish things on their own?
They desire to do things on their own
What are some ways you can meet the emotional needs of a toddler?
reassurance during times of separation
praise when performing a task correctly
cuddling
What is the daily recommendation from the myplate food guide for fruit?
one cup of fruits
What are some physical development milestones typical for this age range?
standing alone
walking
sitting down
carrying small objects
rolling balls to an adult
holding a spoon
What social ability do toddlers struggle with during this age group?
Sharing and patience
Children during this age range know aroudn 200-1,000 words but they can not do something with all of these words. What can they not do?
Speak all of these words.
Intellectual needs for toddlers include:
practicing the alphabet
identifying noises
offering choices
asking questions
practicing numbers
practicing colors
What is the daily recommendation from the myplate food guide for milk?
two cups of milk
What does a toddler recognize themselves through?
A mirror
What are some intellectual abilities for a toddler during this age group?
knowing several hundred words
using two to three word sentences
talking to self
jabbering with expressions
enjoying hearing rhymes, stories and singing
What are some ways a parent can build their toddler's intellectual ability during this age range?
spending time talking and playing with their child
keeping expectations reasonable
allowing their child to make choices
reading books with simple pictures and rhyming words
letting their child play with other children
describing new experiences to their child
encouraging their child to “help”
What are the 4 categories of needs that should be met for toddlers?
physical
social
emotional
intellectual
What is the daily recommendation from the myplate food guide for protein?
two ounces of protein foods