toddler

noun

tod·​dler ˈtä-dᵊl-ər 

ˈtäd-lər

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.

—Stacey Colino

toddlerhood

ˈtä-dᵊl-ər-ˌhu̇d 

ˈtäd-lər-

noun

Examples of toddler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sharon Lyles, executive director of the diaper bank, said babies and toddlers left in dirty diapers can develop urinary tract infections and rashes. —Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025

Advice for parents of babies and toddlers Joey Kehoe and his 1-year-old daughter Florence barely escaped the fire that destroyed their condo on Palisades Drive. —Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025

In babies and toddlers, the first signs, such as drooling and scratching, may appear mild. —Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025

Drawing tables cater to young artists, and a play kitchen will cook up a fantasy dish for every active toddler. —Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

toddler

noun

tod·​dler ˈtäd-lər 

-ᵊl-ər

: a young child

toddlerhood

-ˌhu̇d 

noun