1. Physical Development of the Toddler

2. Body growth and development
do not grow as quickly as the first year
grow at different rates
(height and weight)
-heredity
-environment

3. Years 1 to 3 Babies triple their birth weight during the first year
Toddlers gain only ¼ of that amount
Most girls reach 53% of their adult height by age 2
Most boys reach 50% of their adult height by age 2

4. THEREFORE…
It is usually true that a tall two-year-old will be a tall adult.
Ben is 24 months old.
He is currently 34 ½ in.
tall.
How tall will he be?

5. Average height and weight from one to three years
Age in months 12 18 24 30 36
Height Weight
30 in lbs
32 in lbs
34 in lbs
36 in lbs
38 in lbs

6. Motor Development
Toddlers improve on motor skills developed as an infant
Also learn many new skills
Practice, practice, practice!!

7. Large Motor Development
development of the trunk and arm and leg muscles
also called gross motor development
-climbing
-walking
-jumping
-running
-throwing

8. Walking Most begin within two to three months after first birthday
How old were you when you learned to walk?
Learn to walk at different ages
Beginning
stand with feet wide apart
turn feet outward and flex knees
tiptoes
arms out

9. Walking cont’d
At two years
may look like a run
170 steps per minute
half the length of adult stride
walk onto objects
lots of falling

10. Running True running begins around 2 years Not skilled
Cannot start or stop quickly

11. Jumping Not much before 2 years
At 2 years- jump off low objects with both feet
Move arms backwards

12. Climbing Toddlers climb onto furniture and other objects
Walk up and down stairs with help
Put both feet on each stair
Climbing relates to accessibility and courage

13. Throwing and Catching Throwing begins on accident
Like seeing what happens and then throw on purpose
Sitting before standing
Not skilled throwers until 3 years
Catch by squatting and picking up
Arms extended and elbows stiff

14. Small Muscle Development
Development of small muscles- hands and fingers
Fine motor skills
Eye-hand coordination
Hold utensils, drink from cup, feed themselves- after 1 year

15. 18 months- 2 years string large beads turn book pages one at a time
open doors using knobs
hit pegs with hammer
hold crayons and pencils
By 2 years- most show hand preference

16. Providing for the Toddler’s Physical Needs
Feeding
Clothing
Rest and Sleep
Hygiene
Toilet Learning

17. Clothing
Consider self-dressing features to help them get dressed by themselves
Consider safety, comfortable fabric and construction, growth features, durability, attractive style, and easy care

18. Rest and Sleep Toddlers sleep less than babies May resist sleep
Many techniques help in sleep management

19. Hygiene (or Baths!) Usually fun for toddlers. May use a seat or a tub
Never ever leave a toddler in a bathtub alone

20. Toileting Timing varies from toddler to toddler
Many toddlers do not complete the learning process quickly.

21. Physical Factors Ability to feel a full bowel and bladder
Ability to know what the sensation of needing to go means in time to get to the potty
Ability to control muscles used for holding in or letting go
Ability to walk
Ability to remove or push down clothes