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a young child who is just learning to walk
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Recent Examples of toddlers
For its 310 students and more than 80 children from infants to toddlers, Greenland represents a second chance at school that is free from stigma and, experts say, a model for how young mothers can be reintegrated into education.
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ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
While toddlers are famous for falling asleep in odd places, this particular location surprised even a seasoned mom.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Unlike most toddlers with similar ambitions, however, Caldwell continued his excavation for over two years, until bedrock finally halted his efforts.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
New York City is inviting some municipal workers to apply for free on-site child care for infants and toddlers, Mayor Mamdani announced Monday.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Taylor began cooking over fire pits in her garden, sometimes with her then-toddlers (safely) helping out.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
The old child-proof locks are pretty easy for toddlers to pick.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
As of last October, more than 20 of those citizens were children, ranging from toddlers to teens.
—Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
An analysis released by Reuters on March 18, 2026, of vaccination data from Michigan suggests the number of toddlers receiving routine vaccines fell sharply from January 2025 to January 2026, and that Kennedy’s attack on vaccines influenced parents’ decisions to forgo them.
—Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
While toddlers are famous for falling asleep in odd places, this particular location surprised even a seasoned mom.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Unlike most toddlers with similar ambitions, however, Caldwell continued his excavation for over two years, until bedrock finally halted his efforts.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
New York City is inviting some municipal workers to apply for free on-site child care for infants and toddlers, Mayor Mamdani announced Monday.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Taylor began cooking over fire pits in her garden, sometimes with her then-toddlers (safely) helping out.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
The old child-proof locks are pretty easy for toddlers to pick.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
As of last October, more than 20 of those citizens were children, ranging from toddlers to teens.
—Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
An analysis released by Reuters on March 18, 2026, of vaccination data from Michigan suggests the number of toddlers receiving routine vaccines fell sharply from January 2025 to January 2026, and that Kennedy’s attack on vaccines influenced parents’ decisions to forgo them.
—Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toddlers
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The 33-page report provides a numerical view of what factors impact infants before and after their birth.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Adults over 65 and infants under 1 year old continue to be the most likely to be hospitalized.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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Grab the umbrella, dress the kids in rain gear, and leave extra drive time in the morning.—
Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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This is a fantastic hands-on activity for young kids.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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After Marshall’s son was born, doctors transferred the newborn to a specialty nursery within the hospital.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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So without effort, newborns will sink.—
Nathan Rott,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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There are two scenes that show the transformation of main characters into the Tin Man and the Scarecrow, and while the more harrowing stuff is seen in flashes or close-ups, there’s still some unnerving body horror that could give tykes nightmares.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 Nov. 2025
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An inspiring 60-second spot from Pampers features an array of wee tykes, all being comforted or protected by the popular Procter & Gamble diaper.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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And if veteran starters get injured or underperform, youngsters such as Christian Scott and Jonah Tong are positioned to emerge.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Leo, Emma and John were among the youngsters between 6 and 12 playing games, doing art projects, and taking afternoon field trips Monday through Friday from the Belvidere Recreation Center in Waukegan, keeping them busy during spring break.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Among these studies, 12 post-approval studies included 3,646 neonates, newborns, infants and children.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The socialite is now a bailiff, Orsolya Ionescu (Eszter Tompa), who has a husband and three children, none of whom, mercifully, dies; the plight of the young and comfortable is not Jude’s concern.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Amber Alert issued for two Dallas children, last seen on Thursday afternoon, has been canceled after the children were found safe, Dallas police said.—
CBS Texas Staff,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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While some parents might allow or even encourage screens, games, or books at the table to keep their kiddos quiet and entertained, Lakshmi isn’t down with that.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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Children can participate in fishing, particularly on the lake, and daredevil kiddos over eight can try their hand at driving cars at nearby Thruxton Circuit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Toddlers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toddlers. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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