Young children who are just learning to walk, typically between the ages of one and three years old.
From 'toddle', meaning to walk unsteadily, first recorded in the 18th century. The word imitates the unsteady, swaying walk of small children learning mobility.
The word 'toddle' perfectly captures the distinctive wobbly gait of small children - part walking, part controlled falling. Toddlers represent one of humanity's most challenging life phases, combining maximum curiosity with minimum impulse control and safety awareness.
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