as in infants
a young child who is just learning to walk
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Recent Examples of toddlers
For the past two years, toddlers at Bernard Jackson’s swim and wellness center in Washington, DC, have learned to float for the first time, and seniors in their eighties have practiced gentle exercises to stay strong.
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Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Finisterre Stormbird Waterproof Jacket One hiker’s long trek is another’s short jaunt, especially for the Swiss, who are known to set out on the trail as toddlers.
—Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
The findings come just a couple years after another study conducted by Spanish and Brazilian researchers revealed the existence of potentially harmful bisphenol chemicals in clothing sold in Spain for pregnant women, newborns and toddlers.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Mia, 9, and Kai, 8 — who share a biological mother — were just toddlers when Kirstin gave birth to now-6-year-old Aria.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
My kids were still toddlers, and the payments were too high.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
People beat on drums and toddlers banged on kitchen pans with utensils.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
But, thankfully for parents everywhere, toddlers can, generally, be contained.
—Lindsey Bahr, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Mandell said claims that Tylenol increases autism rates in babies and toddlers are based on low-quality studies that don’t prove causation.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2025
Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Finisterre Stormbird Waterproof Jacket One hiker’s long trek is another’s short jaunt, especially for the Swiss, who are known to set out on the trail as toddlers.
—Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
The findings come just a couple years after another study conducted by Spanish and Brazilian researchers revealed the existence of potentially harmful bisphenol chemicals in clothing sold in Spain for pregnant women, newborns and toddlers.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Mia, 9, and Kai, 8 — who share a biological mother — were just toddlers when Kirstin gave birth to now-6-year-old Aria.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
My kids were still toddlers, and the payments were too high.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
People beat on drums and toddlers banged on kitchen pans with utensils.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
But, thankfully for parents everywhere, toddlers can, generally, be contained.
—Lindsey Bahr, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Mandell said claims that Tylenol increases autism rates in babies and toddlers are based on low-quality studies that don’t prove causation.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toddlers
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The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC, offers food benefits, breastfeeding services and nutrition education to 65,000 Arkansas women, infants and children younger than five.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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To date, the Indiana company has blessed 390 boxes since its inception in 2016, and 70 infants nationwide — including three in Missouri – have been surrendered, Getrost said.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Oct. 2025
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In 2020, health issues and a death left Harrison's mother unable to care for the kids, Kyla Rose and Emery.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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The key to raising emotionally resilient kids is the ability to repair.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Still, the closest Safe Haven Baby Box — where mothers unable to care for their newborns can safely drop them off, no questions asked — is in Savannah, Missouri, about an hour away.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Oct. 2025
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Federal data shows that WIC feeds more than 4 in 10 (41%) of all newborns in the United States.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
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An inspiring 60-second spot from Pampers features an array of wee tykes, all being comforted or protected by the popular Procter & Gamble diaper.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Penguins, who are strongly considering keeping the 18-year-old Kindel and the 19-year-old Brunicke in the NHL all season, don’t want the youngsters playing 82 games.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Now more than ever, Evavold said Halloween is about bringing families and youngsters together rather than dispelling trouble that might be brewing.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Among these studies, 12 post-approval studies included 3,646 neonates, newborns, infants and children.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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In August, the former professional football player filed for sole physical custody of his and Zolciak's children.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Beatrice and Eugenie's children do not have royal titles and use their fathers' surnames, reflecting their parents' wishes to raise them largely outside formal royal life.—
Ashley Hume , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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It’s made of dense foam pieces, including a base, cushion and two triangle pillows, allowing kiddos to create forts and obstacle courses along with sturdy, comfortable seating.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The kiddos have popped in to make occasional cameos while their parents are filming their various podcasts, including early last month on Not Gonna Lie when Bennett and Wyatt made cameos.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Toddlers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toddlers. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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