πΌπ Toddler β Growth and Development (1β3 Years) π Essential for Pediatric Nursing, Child Health, and Growth Monitoring π° Definition: A toddler is a child between 1 to 3 years of age, characterized by rapid motor, cognitive, and emotional development. It is a critical period for language acquisition, independence, and social behavior shaping. β Also known as the “I can do it myself” stage. π§ Growth in Toddlers: π Parameter