plural toddlers
: a person who toddles
especially
: a young child usually between one and three years old
It's no secret that kids need plenty of sleep. For a preschooler (3 to 5 years old), that's as much as 11 to 13 hours, including naps; for a toddler (1 to 3), 12 to 14 hours; for a baby under 1, 14 to 15 hours. —
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The toddler showed off his mixing skills while his dad tried to manage the potentially messy situation.
—Alexandra Hurtado, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
Advertisement The toddlers were found unresponsive at their Canoga Park home Thursday and were rushed to the hospital, where Josiah was pronounced dead.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024
The toddler had been left in the van for seven hours.
—Abe Kwok, The Arizona Republic, 16 July 2024
From toddlers to adults, all ages can enjoy these Lego deals.
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Alexandra Hurtado, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
Advertisement The toddlers were found unresponsive at their Canoga Park home Thursday and were rushed to the hospital, where Josiah was pronounced dead.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024
The toddler had been left in the van for seven hours.
—Abe Kwok, The Arizona Republic, 16 July 2024
From toddlers to adults, all ages can enjoy these Lego deals.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 16 July 2024
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“Toddler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toddler. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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