Growing Bodies
What is the average yearly weight gain for toddlers between the ages of 1 and 3?
A: What is 4 to 6 pounds per year?
What is the term used to describe a toddler’s favorite word—“No!”—as they begin asserting independence?
A: What is negativism?
(negativistic behavior occurs because of the frustration that toddlers encounter when their needs or wants are not met immediately. The toddler is eager to take control and be independent beyond what skill or judgment allows.)
This dairy beverage should be limited to two 6-ounce servings per day for toddlers to prevent overconsumption and support healthy nutrition.
A: What is milk?
What type of play is most common among toddlers, where they play side-by-side but not with each other?
A: What is parallel play?
This type of accident is the leading cause of death in toddlers and highlights the importance of proper car seat use and supervision.
A: What are motor vehicle crashes?
At what age does the anterior fontanel typically close in toddlers?
A: What is 18 months of age?
By what age do most toddlers begin combining two words to form simple sentences (e.g., “want juice”)?
A: What is around 2-3 years old?
(Developmental milestones for a 3 yr old:
Language-
Uses words and gestures to indicate needs, Uses two-word sentences, Imitates sounds and words, Sings simple songs, Has increased vocabulary.)
Name one nutrient-rich snack that provides protein and supports healthy growth in toddlers.
A: What is cheese cubes, peanut butter on crackers, or yogurt?
Play helps toddlers develop in which key areas of growth?
A: What are physical, cognitive, emotional, and social domains?
These locks, standard in many vehicles, help prevent toddlers from accidentally opening doors or windows while riding in the back seat.
A: What are child safety locks?
What gross motor skill is typically developed by 15 months of age?
A: What is walking independently?
What cognitive milestone involves toddlers beginning to understand that objects continue to exist even when out of sight?
A: What is object permanence?
A: What is object permanence?
Name two common reasons toddlers may refuse to eat at mealtimes that are not related to illness.
A: What are distraction and attention seeking?
What type of toy is best suited for promoting fine motor development in toddlers?
A: What are stacking blocks, large-piece puzzles, or crayons?
To prevent burns in the kitchen, caregivers should turn pot handles this way when cooking.
A: What is toward the back of the stove?
Which part of the body shows the most noticeable decrease in size relative to the rest of the body during toddlerhood?
A: What is the abdomen (as posture and muscle tone improve)?
Which type of play is typical of toddlers and involves playing near—but not directly with—other children?
A: What is parallel play?
This eating behavior involves using the same plate or cup at each meal and reflects a toddler’s need for routine and security.
A: What is ritualistic eating behavior.
What cognitive skill is demonstrated when a toddler pretends a banana is a phone?
A: What is symbolic (or pretend) play?
This household risk can be fatal if a toddler eats or drinks something they shouldn’t, like cleaning products or medication.
A: What is poisoning?
What is the term for the process by which toddlers gain control over their muscle movements in a head-to-toe and center-outward pattern?
A: What is cephalocaudal and proximodistal development?
What fine motor skill milestone allows toddlers to turn pages in a book and build towers of several blocks?
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A: What is improved hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity?
List 3 ways to foster proper eating habits.
A: What are:
• Encourage the toddler to taste new foods.
• Introduce new foods in small amounts along with regular foods.
• Use child-size portions.
• Present colorful foods of different textures.
• Eat with the child.
• Never force a child to eat.
• Provide a comfortable atmosphere.
• Minimize confusion at mealtimes (for example, turn off the television).
• Recognize that accidents or spills will occur.
What role should caregivers play during toddler playtime to maximize learning and safety?
A: What is providing supervision, encouragement, and age-appropriate challenges while allowing independence?
This common toy used at parties can pose a serious suffocation risk if accidentally inhaled by a toddler.
A: What is a balloon?