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Physical Development of the Toddler

Physical Development of the Toddler. Body growth and development. do not grow as quickly as the first year grow at different rates (height and weight) -heredity -environment. Years 1 to 3. Babies triple their birth weight during the first year Toddlers gain only ¼ of that amount

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Physical Development of the Toddler

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  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. Age in months 12 18 24 30 36 Height Weight 30 in 21 lbs 32 in 24.5 lbs 34 in 27 lbs 36 in 30 lbs 38 in 32 lbs Average height and weight from one to three years

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

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

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