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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.

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[–] chetradley 28 points 5 months ago (9 children)

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.

[–] virku 3 points 5 months ago (5 children)

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

[–] Lemming421 6 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Depends how bad at walking they are…

[–] virku 1 points 5 months ago

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

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