A toddler is a child approximately 1 to 3 years old, though definitions vary. [1][2][3] the toddler years are a time of great cognitive, emotional and social development. During this time, his or her physical growth and motor development will slow, but you can expect to see some tremendous intellectual, social, and emotional changes.

There are so many spaces for little ones to explore and try! Read about toddler development, including how to deal with everything from picky eaters to tantrum-throwers. Your child is a toddler between their first and third birthdays. During that time, they should grow and develop new abilities and meet certain milestones.