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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Rickie has hopes for his daughter’s future Maya might only be a toddler, but Rickie is manifesting a future in golf for his daughter.
—Francesca Gariano, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
As the first generation to have grown up with the internet at their fingertips as toddlers, Gen Z is used to having instant access to information, experts said.
—Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Cobain was a toddler when her father, who was the frontman of legendary grunge band Nirvana, took his life.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
To be clear, Lake and his colleagues do not claim to have replicated in silico how toddlers actually learn.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2024
The center at 2400 E. First St. in the United Riverside neighborhood — among seven child care facilities expected to open by the end of 2025 — will include two outdoor learning areas: one for infants and toddlers and one for preschool ages, according to the foundation.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2024
The Fantasy Pool Complex at Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa has a zero-entry beach pool where toddlers stay busy building sandcastles while older kids tackle the twisting waterslide or float down the lazy river.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
The seat itself is generous, laid out like a bench that could theoretically fit another person, especially a toddler or baby with plenty of room.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The test involved Gasser’s toddler having her blood drawn 28 times over the course of a day, the document states.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2024
Francesca Gariano, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
As the first generation to have grown up with the internet at their fingertips as toddlers, Gen Z is used to having instant access to information, experts said.
—Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Cobain was a toddler when her father, who was the frontman of legendary grunge band Nirvana, took his life.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
To be clear, Lake and his colleagues do not claim to have replicated in silico how toddlers actually learn.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2024
The center at 2400 E. First St. in the United Riverside neighborhood — among seven child care facilities expected to open by the end of 2025 — will include two outdoor learning areas: one for infants and toddlers and one for preschool ages, according to the foundation.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2024
The Fantasy Pool Complex at Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa has a zero-entry beach pool where toddlers stay busy building sandcastles while older kids tackle the twisting waterslide or float down the lazy river.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
The seat itself is generous, laid out like a bench that could theoretically fit another person, especially a toddler or baby with plenty of room.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The test involved Gasser’s toddler having her blood drawn 28 times over the course of a day, the document states.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2024
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