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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This personalized toddler seat is a fantastic way to help an older sibling feel included in the ritual.
—Laura Denby, Parents, 28 May 2024
The toddlers wore vibrant bathing suits and leaned up against the pool's white tile as Shay snapped their photo.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
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Laura Denby, Parents, 28 May 2024
The toddlers wore vibrant bathing suits and leaned up against the pool's white tile as Shay snapped their photo.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for toddler
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“Toddler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toddler. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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