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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The post begins with a photo of Frankel holding on to Bryn, then a toddler, as the two spend time out in the water and wear matching pink bathing suits.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024
The toddler was pronounced dead at a local hospital that afternoon.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2024
Authorities immediately transported the toddler to a local hospital where they were pronounced dead.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
Long-term use: They can be used from the time the baby comes home from the hospital into the toddler years, depending on the child's size.
—Heather Corley, Parents, 2 July 2024
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Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024
The toddler was pronounced dead at a local hospital that afternoon.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2024
Authorities immediately transported the toddler to a local hospital where they were pronounced dead.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
Long-term use: They can be used from the time the baby comes home from the hospital into the toddler years, depending on the child's size.
—Heather Corley, Parents, 2 July 2024
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“Toddler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toddler. Accessed 14 Jul. 2024.
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