the term "walking infant". Babies at this stage are referred to as
"wobblers".
"Infant" is also a legal term with the meaning of minor; that is, any child
under the age of legal adulthood. A human infant less than a month old
is a newborn infant or a neonate. The term "newborn" includes premature
infants and postmature infants, as well as full term newborns.
A bodysuit, or body, is a leotard-like garment that also has snaps at the
crotch. It is usually skintight or formfitting and can have sleeves of any
length or be made like a tank top. Bodysuits are for both females and
males.
Toddler is a common term for a child between the ages of one and three
years old, although some may consider a toddler to be between two and
five. During this period, the child learns a great deal about social roles
and develops motor skills; to toddle is to walk unsteadily. The term
cruising is used for toddlers who can not toddle but must hold onto
something while walking.
The toddler developmental timeline shows what an average toddler can
do at what age. Times vary greatly from child to child. It is not
uncommon for some toddlers to master certain skills (such as walking)
well before other skills (like talking). Even close siblings can vary greatly in
the time taken to achieve each key milestone.
This is the age when they are known as, "the terrible two's", because of
the temper tantrums they are famous for. This stage can begin as early
as nine months old depending on the child and environment. The toddler
is discovering that they are a separate being from their mother or
caregiver and are testing their boundaries in learning the way the world
around them works. This time between the ages of two and five when
they are reaching for independence repeats itself during adolescence.
Thus it is very important for the caregiver to be consistent with
boundaries and discipline for the child’s safety and the caregiver's sanity
through puberty.
Most children are toilet trained while they are toddlers. In most Western
countries, toilet training starts as early as 18 months for some while
others are not ready to begin toilet training until they are three.
When toddlers can walk they are still often transported in a buggy, or
stroller when they are tired, or to increase speed.
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