Ch 6 Toddlers

True/ False, Toddlers are children between 1 and 4 years old.

• True

• False

True/False, Proportions of head to overall body length change from ¼ to ⅕.

• True

• False

As toddlers begin to move more and explore their environments constantly, caretakers must remember to ________ in order to keep them safe.

• childproof

• restrict their movement

• hope for the best

Toddlers gain the ability to be able to feed themselves and hold a cup. They’re able to do this once with the _______ grasp.

• palmar

• pincer

The pincer grasp is an example of ______ motor skills that develop quickly and impress the caregivers.

• fine

• gross

True/False: Toddlers’ taste buds are NOT extra sensitive and they just like being difficult.

• True

• False

True/False: Many people have strong opinions about when and how toileting skills should be taught.

• True

• False

Checkups are only recommended at ___________ months.

• once at 12 months

• 12 and 18

• 12, 14, and 16

• 12, 18, 24, 36

Dentist visits shouldn’t start until _ years old.

• 5

• 7

• 3

• 2

True/False: Most medical professional encourage vaccinations be given on a regular schedule throughout childhood.

• True

• False