Toddler Development Flashcards
What kind of growth do toddlers undergo?
Taller and leaner growth
What are the three 3’s?
3 YO, 36”, 36 lbs
How much has birth weight increased by 2.5 YO? How much has height increased by 4 YO?
four times
doubles
What is the rate of weight gain?
4-6 lbs/year
How is the vision of toddlers?
When do toddlers start potty training?
When do toddlers start to wean from breastmilk/bottle?
Vision 20/40
potty training any time
breast milk @12 mo, bottle @ 15 Mo
What motor skills do 12 MO have?
walking bow-legged alone
What motor skills do 15 MO have?
Putting objects through holes, scribbling
What motor skills do 18 MO have?
running, throwing balls overhead
building towers of 3-4 blocks
How many blocks can an 18 MO build? 2.5 YO? 3 YO?
3-4 blocks
8 blocks
9-10 blocks
What motor skills do 2 YO have?
walking up stairs
imitates circles/lines
What motor skills do 2.5 YO have?
jumping with both feet
standing on one foot
copies circle, imitates cross
tower of 8 blocks
What motor skills do 3 YO have?
climbs stairs alternately
block tower of 9-10 blocks
walks on tip-toe
How many words can a 1 YO speak?
1 word
How many words can a 1.5 -2 YO speak?
1-2 word phrases, 50% unintelligent
How many words can a 3 YO speak?
3 word sentences, 75% intelligent
can say name
says “why” a lot
What is the Erikson stage of a toddler?
Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt
- realization of self, independence
- negativism
- ritualism
- delayed gratification
What is the Piaget developmental stage of a toddler?
Sensorimotor (0-2 Yr)
- differs self from others
- object permanence
- animism
- mimicry
- sense of ownership
Preoperational (2-7 YO)
- increased language
- sorts by shape and color
- concept of “two”
What are some main themes of social development in toddlers?
parallel play
egocentrism
individualism
temper tantrums
separation anxiety
What are some of the main causes of death in toddlers?
unintentional injuries/drowning
conditions present from birth
homicide
poisoning
When should toddlers start weaning from breastmilk/formula?
12 months
How much calcium/day does a toddler need?
700 mg/day
How much sleep do toddlers need?
18 MO - 13.5
2 YO - 13
3 YO - 12
What kind of toys are appropriate for toddlers?
balls, rings, large picture books
