toddler

noun

tod·​dler ˈtä-dᵊl-ər 

ˈtäd-lər

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.

—Stacey Colino

toddlerhood

ˈtä-dᵊl-ər-ˌhu̇d 

ˈtäd-lər-

noun

Examples of toddler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lupo played an integral part in the family’s life, having been included in some of the first public portraits of Prince George as a baby and toddler. — Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

The boy wasn’t talking, unlike other toddlers his age who are typically using simple words and phrases. — Jackie Mader, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026

Joining her for the workout, Bündchen’s toddler also placed his hands on the free weights in a sweet display of mirroring. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026

No more fresh raspberries this summer, one of the few foods toddlers reliably eat. — Corinne Low, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

toddler

noun

tod·​dler ˈtäd-lər 

-ᵊl-ər

: a young child

toddlerhood

-ˌhu̇d 

noun