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Toddlers are typically children between the ages of 1 and 3 years old, while infants are typically children under the age of 1 year old. Toddlers are more mobile and independent than infants, as they are learning to walk, talk, and explore their surroundings. Infants are more dependent on caregivers for their basic needs, such as feeding, changing, and soothing. Toddlers are also more likely to have developed a personality and preferences, while infants are still developing their sense of self.
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Jul 23
Age:
- Infants: From birth to 1 year old
- Toddlers: From 1 year old to 3 years old
Developmental Milestones:
- Motor Skills:
- Infants: Crawling, pulling to stand, sitting without support
- Toddlers: Walking, running, climbing, jumping
- Language Skills:
- Infants: Babbling, single words
- Toddlers: Multi-word phrases, questions, simple sentences
- Cognitive Skills:
- Infants: Object permanence, simple problem-solving
- Toddlers: Symbolic play, pretend play, cause-and-effect reasoning
Physical Characteristics:
- Weight and Height: Infants typically gain weight rapidly and grow several inches in the first year; toddlers' growth slows down somewhat but they continue to grow and gain weight.
- Head Circumference: Infants' heads grow rapidly in the first 6 months, then growth slows down; toddlers' heads continue to grow but at a slower pace.
- Teeth: Infants start teething between 4-6 months; toddlers have a full set of baby teeth by age 3.
Feeding:
- Infants: Breast milk or formula as primary source of nutrition
- Toddlers: Solid food introduction begins around 4-6 months; by 1 year old, they typically eat a variety of solids and continue to breastfeed or bottle-feed for comfort.
Sleep:
- Infants: Sleep patterns are irregular and they awaken frequently at night; they may have nighttime feedings.
- Toddlers: Sleep patterns become more regular; they need around 11-14 hours of sleep per day, including naps.
Social and Emotional Development:
- Infants: Develop attachments to caregivers; show emotions such as joy, sadness, and anger.
- Toddlers: Develop a sense of self and independence; explore their surroundings; have tantrums and exhibit separation anxiety.
Cognitive Styles:
- Infants: Learn through sensory experiences and exploration.
- Toddlers: Begin to think symbolically and use language to represent their thoughts.
Other:
- Communication: Infants primarily communicate through crying; toddlers start using words and gestures.
- Play: Infants engage in sensory play; toddlers become more imaginative and engage in pretend play.
- Temperament: Both infants and toddlers exhibit unique temperaments that influence their behaviors and interactions.
- Infants: From birth to 1 year old
- Toddlers: From 1 year old to 3 years old
Developmental Milestones:
- Motor Skills:
- Infants: Crawling, pulling to stand, sitting without support
- Toddlers: Walking, running, climbing, jumping
- Language Skills:
- Infants: Babbling, single words
- Toddlers: Multi-word phrases, questions, simple sentences
- Cognitive Skills:
- Infants: Object permanence, simple problem-solving
- Toddlers: Symbolic play, pretend play, cause-and-effect reasoning
Physical Characteristics:
- Weight and Height: Infants typically gain weight rapidly and grow several inches in the first year; toddlers' growth slows down somewhat but they continue to grow and gain weight.
- Head Circumference: Infants' heads grow rapidly in the first 6 months, then growth slows down; toddlers' heads continue to grow but at a slower pace.
- Teeth: Infants start teething between 4-6 months; toddlers have a full set of baby teeth by age 3.
Feeding:
- Infants: Breast milk or formula as primary source of nutrition
- Toddlers: Solid food introduction begins around 4-6 months; by 1 year old, they typically eat a variety of solids and continue to breastfeed or bottle-feed for comfort.
Sleep:
- Infants: Sleep patterns are irregular and they awaken frequently at night; they may have nighttime feedings.
- Toddlers: Sleep patterns become more regular; they need around 11-14 hours of sleep per day, including naps.
Social and Emotional Development:
- Infants: Develop attachments to caregivers; show emotions such as joy, sadness, and anger.
- Toddlers: Develop a sense of self and independence; explore their surroundings; have tantrums and exhibit separation anxiety.
Cognitive Styles:
- Infants: Learn through sensory experiences and exploration.
- Toddlers: Begin to think symbolically and use language to represent their thoughts.
Other:
- Communication: Infants primarily communicate through crying; toddlers start using words and gestures.
- Play: Infants engage in sensory play; toddlers become more imaginative and engage in pretend play.
- Temperament: Both infants and toddlers exhibit unique temperaments that influence their behaviors and interactions.
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