A toddler is a child approximately 1 to 3 years old, though definitions vary. [1][2][3] The toddler years are a time of great cognitive, emotional and social development.
Your child is a toddler between their first and third birthdays. During that time, they should grow and develop new abilities and meet certain milestones.
From teethers and toys to sippy cups and beyond, all the items you’ll need to help your baby transition to big-kid status. Toddler behavior can be notoriously erratic. Read about toddler development, including how to deal with everything from picky eaters to tantrum-throwers.
In the blink of an eye, that cuddly newborn becomes a talking toddler, constantly on the run. Since development happens rapidly in the early years, knowing what to expect at each stage gives parents and pediatricians insight into whether the child is on track.
Here's how to care for your toddler, understand your little one's changing body and behavior, get tips for play and activities, and more.
During this time, his or her physical growth and motor development will slow, but you can expect to see some tremendous intellectual, social, and emotional changes. Is your toddler due for a check-up? See the AAP Schedule of Well-Child Care Visits. Toddler Growth & Development Physical Skills
Personal and social development in this age focuses on the child learning to adjust to society's demands. At this stage, children try to maintain independence and a sense of self. These milestones are typical of children in the toddler stages. There can be some variations.
Track your toddler's developmental milestones with toddler month by month—from first steps to potty training, we cover everything to know about toddler's progress from 13-36 months.