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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However, the intensity of the toddler’s episodes, paired with not clearly having the situation explained to her, led the San Diego native to take matters into her own hands for her family’s sake.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Here’s why → Fort Worth parents allege toddler son neglected at school
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—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2024
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Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Here’s why → Fort Worth parents allege toddler son neglected at school
🚨Get free alerts when news breaks.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2024
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“Toddler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toddler. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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