Toddler Development and Care

What makes feeding toddlers more challenging?

• Increased appetite due to rapid growth

• Slowing growth leading to less food intake and increase in independence

• Preference for unhealthy snacks

• Desire for more variety in meals

What fine motor skills do toddlers develop between 12 and 18 months?

• Holding spoons in their fists, feeding themselves, drinking from cups, filling and emptying containers, building a tower of blocks.

• Using crayons to scribble on paper.

• Tying shoelaces independently.

• Cutting with scissors accurately.

How do toddlers learn to hold a crayon?

• By randomly scribbling without guidance.

• By holding a crayon with the thumb on one side and fingers on the other, gradually learning to hold it in an adult-like grasp around 24-26 months.

• By using a special crayon designed for toddlers that fits their hand perfectly.

• By watching older children and imitating their grip.

What should you do if a child refuses to eat what is served?

• Force them to eat what is served.

• Offer a different food they prefer.

• Let them eat at the next meal/snack time.

• Ignore their refusal and continue serving the same food.

How does physical activity benefit toddlers?

• Enhances cognitive development

• Improves motor skills, increases strength and endurance.

• Reduces social interaction

• Decreases energy levels

What changes occur in toddlers' body composition during their second year?

• Fat deposits increase and muscle development decreases.

• Fat deposits decrease and muscle development increases.

• Fat deposits remain the same and muscle development decreases.

• Fat deposits decrease and muscle development remains the same.

What type of clothing is critical for toilet learning?

• Clothing with self-dressing features, e.g., elastic waist pants instead of jumpsuits or overalls.

• Heavy winter coats that are difficult to remove.

• Tight-fitting jeans that require assistance to take off.

• Clothing with complicated buttons and zippers.

Why is going barefoot or wearing socks without shoes beneficial for toddlers?

• It helps in developing fine motor skills.

• It is good for the development of the arch.

• It prevents foot odor.

• It makes walking more difficult.

How much weight do toddlers typically gain in their second year?

• 1-2 pounds

• 3-5 pounds

• 6-8 pounds

• 10-12 pounds

What safety measure should caregivers take when toddlers are near water?

• Supervise toddlers and use a child’s tub inside a regular bathtub to help them feel more secure.

• Allow toddlers to play unsupervised near water to encourage independence.

• Use inflatable toys to keep toddlers safe while they are near water.

• Teach toddlers to swim before allowing them near water.