Toddlers Flashcards
Normal vs Abnormal behavior for toddlers?
Temper tantrums?
Temper tantrums are very normal, they’re commonly negative and complain a lot.
How do we handle them?
Ignore their attention seeking behavior? Can be an issue if occurring more than 4 years old.
Abnormal vs normal assessment findings for toddlers?
Vision?
Infection?
Visual acuity of 20/40 acceptable, all physiological systems should be mature
Upper respiratory infections are very common
Developmental milestones for Toddlers?
Gross and Fine motor?
Social?
Walking and refined pincer grasp at 12m
Throwing ball overhand and building 4 block tower at 18m
Walk down stairs and draw circle at 24 months
Walk up and down stairs with alternating feet at 36m
Appropriate snacks and nutrition for toddlers?
What is physiologic anorexia?
Children are programmed to eat as much as they need to, so we always think theyre not eating enough.
Growth milestones for toddlers? Weight and height etc?
Weight gain a year?
x4 Birthweight when?
How many inches a year?
4/6 lbs a year
Birthweight x4 at around 2.5y
Height inc. by 3 in a year
Language Development in toddlers?
Increased comprehension, 1 one year child says one word sentences, at 2 years sentences are multiword
Sexual development in toddlers
Toddlers begin to explore genitals, gender identity is formed by 3 years of age
Potty training readiness
They develop voluntary sphincter control, should be able to be dry >2 hours.
Fine motor skill have developed to remove clothing, willingness to please parents
Curiosity about adult toilet habits.
Health promotion for toddlers?
Dental care, regular checkups, remove plaque use fluoride. Do not put bottle in bed with them.
Use car seats
Prevent accidental poisonings, w/ proper storage of risk items, screen for lead poisoning.
Toddler morbidity and mortality causes.
Motor vehicles crashes, drowning, burns, poisoning, falls, aspiration, bodily injury
