Is one a sub group of the other? Does either term include toddlers?

I’m having this discussion with someone and we both thought the opposite from eachother and we were quite sure our way of thinking was the common understanding.

  • chetradley@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    The definition I’ve heard the most is: newborn (0-3 mo.), infant (3-12ish mo, toddler (from the time they start walking to between about 2-3 years). Technically, any of them could be considered a baby.

    “Toddler” describes the action of toddling, or walking in an uncoordinated way.

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      1 year ago

      That toddler really threw me off. So my five year olds are not toddlers, just kids?

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        1 year ago

        They generally stop being toddlers when they come out of nappies, and can walk properly.

        A 5 year old is over 25% of the way to being an adult!

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          They are quite athletic. So I guess the toddler term is wrong. I always thought it meant kindergarten kids.