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What is a Toddler?
We think it is important to define what a Toddler is and what ages are reflected in this website: The American Heritage Dictionary defines a Toddler as:
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One who toddles, especially a young child learning to walk.
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A size of clothing for children between the ages of about one and three years.
We like to define a toddler as:
- A child who is between the age of 12 months and 48 months old (1 year and 4 years old)
- One who loves to eat <xyz> food one day and then dislikes that very same <xyz> food the next day
- One who requires a lot of clean laundry, tidying-up after, and lots of attention, and constant amusement and stimulation
- One who is methodical and focused in his or her attempts at launching a spoonful of mashed potatoes as easily as a robotic arm assembles a car!
- One who's innocence and wonder inspires us to do better
- One who possesses an abundance of love.
- One who is unconditional in the giving, and delightful in the receiving of that love, along with showering hugs, kisses and smiles to those around him or her;
- a true joy and a true blessing to treasure