A child between one to three years of age is considered a toddler. This is the time that your child is progressing from being an infant to being able to attend a preschool. You will observe drastic changes in the social, emotional, motor and communication skills of your child. Read more: What age is a child considered a toddler? Article
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Yeast Infection vs. Diaper Rash in Infants, Toddlers, and Children
Diaper rash in infants, babies, toddlers, and children is caused by Candida, the most common type of fungus. Signs and symptoms of diaper rash includes red, elevated skin that may be visible under and in the creases of the skin, groin, or anus. Yeast diaper rash is not painful. Treatments for diaper rash include antibiotic creams, lotions, natural home remedies, over-the-counter (OTC) medicine, and oral antibiotics. Yeast infections in infants, babies, toddlers, and children can cause diaper rash and thrush. Signs and symptoms of thrush include thick, white lacy patches on top of a red base that can form on the tongue, palate, or elsewhere inside the palate. Treatment for yeast infections caused by Candida fungi are similar to the treatments for diaper rash. If Candida gets into the bloodstream of an individual they may get sick with or without a fever. If the Candida infection spreads throughout the body up to 45% of people may die. Even with common mouth thrush can cause critical illness and may be more resistant to normal treatment.
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At What Age Do Late Talkers Talk?
Late talkers are toddlers (18 to 30 months old) who have a limited vocabulary for their age, but do not have any other developmental delays. Some late talkers may talk by three to five years of age.
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What Age Should a Child Be Potty Trained By?
Potty training is an important milestone in a child’s development journey. Although most toddlers are ready to be potty trained by the age of 18 to 24 months old, some may not be ready even by the age of three years old.
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What Should My Child Be Doing at 2 Years?
At two years old, developmental milestones are directed at behaviors that can display a range of cognitive and physical accomplishments. At 2 years old, your child should be able to walk up the stairs, scribble, run, kick a ball, join in during family mealtimes and other activities.
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Do Babies Get Shots at Their 18-Month Checkup?
Babies may get a few shots at their 18-month checkup if they did not get them during their last checkup.
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Are Timeouts Good or Bad for Toddlers?
Most child psychologists agree: when toddler timeouts are used correctly, they are a safe and effective behavior management tool.
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How Do I Get Rid of My Toddler's Cough?
Cough is one of the common complaints in toddlers. Get rid of your toddler's cough by making sure your child rests, stays hydrated, takes over-the-counter pain medication, uses nasal spray and uses a humidifier or steam to provide relief.
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What Are the Things Toddlers Do?
A child is a toddler between the ages of one to three years old. At this age, toddlers experience milestones in physical development, cognitive development and language and speech development.
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How Do You Correct Bad Behavior in Toddlers?
What to know about bad behavior in toddlers. Learn how to correct toddlers' behavior in a positive, effective way.
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What Should My 18-Month-Old Be Doing?
At 18 months old, your child seems to learn a new word or skill almost every day. At 18 months old, your child should acquire new language and communication skills, social and emotional skills, cognitive skills and movement and physical skills.
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What Is a Toddler's Development?
Toddler’s development includes the physical, emotional, behavioral and mental growth of children from ages one to three years old. The various factors that influence the toddler’s development include the family's culture, environment, socioeconomic status and genetics.
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How Can I Help My Toddler With Sleep Problems?
Most toddlers need about 10 to 14 hours of sleep a day, which includes one to two daytime naps. Help your toddler with sleep problems by making sleep times fun, keeping a regular bedtime schedule, having a regular bedtime routine, ensuring your toddler has a balanced daytime schedule and applying other strategies.
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How Can I Improve My Toddler’s Vocabulary?
Babies develop communication skills at an amazing speed during the first three years of their life. Improve your toddler's vocabulary by taking your child to the library, reading aloud to them, practicing rhymes, talking with your child and not overwhelming them by using too many words.
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