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Toddler

Your baby has blossomed into a toddler right before your eyes, and along with this new stage comes a slew of emotions, developmental and physical changes and well, toddler attitude. Navigate it like a pro with our evidence-based tips, practical advice and emotional support that will have you approaching the toddler years with a whole new perspective.

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Toddler

Meet the toddler keeping perfect rhythm and singing in pitch—before he can even speak in full sentences

Seasoned musicians have chimed in, marveling at his rhythm, control, and melodic accuracy. Some have even called him a prodigy.

Updated Jun. 13, 2025
Toddler, Parenting, Toddler Milestones
Toddler with an Allen wrench
Toddler

Mom lets her toddler play quietly—what she finds in his room leaves her speechless

Bolts. Crib slats. Absolute disassembly. It’s giving Tool Time meets IKEA After Dark. The only thing missing is a tiny hard hat.

Updated May. 02, 2025
Toddler, Parenting, Toddler Learn & Play, Toddler Milestones
Olivia Munn
Parenting

Olivia Munn’s 3-year-old walked a mile in just his socks—and every toddler parent will feel this

The actor and mom of two took to Instagram to share a wildly relatable meltdown moment that started with a sunny stroll through New York City.

Updated Apr. 24, 2025
Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play, Toddler Milestones
baby talk
Parenting

15-month-old Annie is already crushing job interviews, according to the internet

In a quick-fire Q&A with her mom, Annie answers a series of questions with surprising confidence for her age.

Updated Apr. 16, 2025
Parenting, Motherly, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play, Toddler Milestones

Sleep

Toddler falling asleep
Toddler

Toddlers ‘don’t need a nap’—until they do: The viral TikTok every parent can relate to

But why do toddlers resist naps like they’re giving up their life’s greatest work—only to knock out five minutes later in a corner?

Updated Nov. 25, 2024
Toddler, Child, Child Sleep, Toddler Sleep
toddler girl drinks milk next to mom in bed
Toddler Sleep

My toddler has a late bedtime—here’s why our family loves it

Since Lucy prefers to sleep late, we all get to sleep in on the weekend.

Updated Mar. 15, 2024
Toddler Sleep
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Our Partners

Red before bed: The sleep hack you need to know, according to a mom neuroscientist

Bedtime just got a whole lot dreamier with the Sunset Baby Soother.

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
Our Partners, Baby Sleep Tips, Child Sleep, Toddler Sleep
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Toddler Shopping Guides

The 6 best OK to wake clocks that will keep your toddler from waking you with the birds

Tired of 5am wake up calls? These genius clocks can help.

Updated Mar. 03, 2025
Toddler Shopping Guides, Toddler Sleep

Feeding

Toddler only wants to eat snacks
Toddler

This toddler’s ‘snack tummy’ logic has TikTok—and moms—losing it

Believe it or not, there’s actual science behind your toddler’s snack obsession—and it starts with intuitive eating.

Updated Nov. 24, 2024
Toddler, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Toddler Nutrition
responsive feeding- toddler eating yogurt
Toddler Nutrition

Here’s exactly how to try ‘responsive feeding’ with toddlers

Your baby has blossomed into a toddler right before your eyes, and…

Updated Jul. 31, 2024
Toddler Nutrition
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Nutrition

Why I fully embrace ‘toddler dinner’—even as a dietitian

No cooking, zero prep, minimal cleanup. Have I sold you yet?

Updated Jun. 11, 2024
Nutrition, Toddler Nutrition
Trader Joes foods for toddlers
Food

6 foods toddlers love from Trader Joe’s

And as a nutritionist mom, I love them, too.

Updated Oct. 18, 2023
Food, Toddler Nutrition

Learn & Play

Toddler with an Allen wrench
Toddler

Mom lets her toddler play quietly—what she finds in his room leaves her speechless

Updated May. 02, 2025
Toddler, Parenting, Toddler Learn & Play, Toddler Milestones
Introducing new sibling
Toddler

“This could have been an email”: Toddler’s priceless reaction to meeting baby sister goes viral

Your toddler might look at this tiny new human like they're reviewing an unsatisfactory quarterly report.

Updated May. 01, 2025
Toddler, Baby, Baby Learn & Play, Parenting, Toddler Learn & Play
Olivia Munn
Parenting

Olivia Munn’s 3-year-old walked a mile in just his socks—and every toddler parent will feel this

The actor and mom of two took to Instagram to share a wildly relatable meltdown moment that started with a sunny stroll through New York City.

Updated Apr. 24, 2025
Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play, Toddler Milestones
baby talk
Parenting

15-month-old Annie is already crushing job interviews, according to the internet

In a quick-fire Q&A with her mom, Annie answers a series of questions with surprising confidence for her age.

Updated Apr. 16, 2025
Parenting, Motherly, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play, Toddler Milestones
Toddler
Toddler Learn & Play

Toddler grabs the Swiffer and straps in his baby—what he does next has the internet cheering

This viral video is more than just cute content. It’s a joyful, messy, mop-wielding reminder that boys need space to practice caregiving, too.

Updated Apr. 02, 2025
Toddler Learn & Play, Toddler, Toddler Milestones, Viral & Trending
A mom unboxing Toy Story toys
Viral & Trending

Mom unboxes her 30-year-old Toy Story toys—and her toddler’s joy is straight out of a Pixar movie

The clip shows Adrienne retrieving a box of her Toy Story toys from 1995 and introducing them to her Toy Story-obsessed toddler.

Updated Apr. 02, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

Shopping Guides

Toddler swimsuits
Toddler Shopping Guides

The best toddler bathing suits that are safe, comfortable and made to last

Your baby has blossomed into a toddler right before your eyes, and…

Updated Mar. 20, 2025
Toddler Shopping Guides
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Our Partners

Brick by brick, LEGO® DUPLO® helps preschoolers build friendships

It’s all about collaborative play.

Updated Jun. 04, 2025
Our Partners, Child, Child Shopping Guide, Learn + Play Shopping Guides, Toddler, Toddler Shopping Guides
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Our Partners

We found the perfect gift for your toddler’s next birthday

10 reasons why LEGO® DUPLO® sets reign supreme.

Updated Jun. 04, 2025
Our Partners, Child, Child Shopping Guide, Toddler, Toddler Shopping Guides
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Our Partners

Our packing must-have for toddler travel? LEGO® sets

Long wait times and endless lines have met their match.

Updated Jun. 04, 2025
Our Partners, Child, Child Shopping Guide, Toddler, Toddler Shopping Guides, Travel

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Credit: @rockinremi via TikTok
Toddler

Meet the toddler keeping perfect rhythm and singing in pitch—before he can even speak in full sentences

Seasoned musicians have chimed in, marveling at his rhythm, control, and melodic accuracy. Some have even called him a prodigy.

Updated Jun. 13, 2025
Toddler, Parenting, Toddler Milestones
Toddler with an Allen wrench
Toddler

Mom lets her toddler play quietly—what she finds in his room leaves her speechless

Bolts. Crib slats. Absolute disassembly. It’s giving Tool Time meets IKEA After Dark. The only thing missing is a tiny hard hat.

Updated May. 02, 2025
Toddler, Parenting, Toddler Learn & Play, Toddler Milestones
Introducing new sibling
Toddler

“This could have been an email”: Toddler’s priceless reaction to meeting baby sister goes viral

Your toddler might look at this tiny new human like they're reviewing an unsatisfactory quarterly report.

Updated May. 01, 2025
Toddler, Baby, Baby Learn & Play, Parenting, Toddler Learn & Play
Olivia Munn
Parenting

Olivia Munn’s 3-year-old walked a mile in just his socks—and every toddler parent will feel this

The actor and mom of two took to Instagram to share a wildly relatable meltdown moment that started with a sunny stroll through New York City.

Updated Apr. 24, 2025
Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play, Toddler Milestones
A happy toddler
Toddler

She waited seven days—and her reaction to dad’s return is everything

The video, titled “POV: Daddy’s come back from shift,” resonated with millions—and not just because it’s adorable.

Updated Apr. 17, 2025
Toddler, Parenting
baby talk
Parenting

15-month-old Annie is already crushing job interviews, according to the internet

In a quick-fire Q&A with her mom, Annie answers a series of questions with surprising confidence for her age.

Updated Apr. 16, 2025
Parenting, Motherly, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play, Toddler Milestones
Viral toddler cookie challenge
Viral & Trending

What parents are really learning from the viral cookie challenge

Oliver gasps when he realizes his mom has no cookie under her napkin. Without hesitation, he offers her one of his own.

Updated Apr. 08, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Toddler
Toddler
Toddler Learn & Play

Toddler grabs the Swiffer and straps in his baby—what he does next has the internet cheering

This viral video is more than just cute content. It’s a joyful, messy, mop-wielding reminder that boys need space to practice caregiving, too.

Updated Apr. 02, 2025
Toddler Learn & Play, Toddler, Toddler Milestones, Viral & Trending
A mom unboxing Toy Story toys
Viral & Trending

Mom unboxes her 30-year-old Toy Story toys—and her toddler’s joy is straight out of a Pixar movie

The clip shows Adrienne retrieving a box of her Toy Story toys from 1995 and introducing them to her Toy Story-obsessed toddler.

Updated Apr. 02, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play
Toddler
Toddler

Toddler hears his dad call him ‘best friend’—his emotional response has us in tears

The toddler, caught in the powerful moment, blinks back tears. So do we. And, apparently, so do millions of others.

Updated Apr. 01, 2025
Toddler, Parenting, Toddler Milestones
Toddler comforting mom
Toddler

14-month-old sees his mom crying—what he does next will melt your heart

A 14-month-old toddler sees his mother crying, pauses, and then reaches out to hug her.

Updated Mar. 25, 2025
Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Milestones, Viral & Trending
Toddler swimsuits
Toddler Shopping Guides

The best toddler bathing suits that are safe, comfortable and made to last

Your baby has blossomed into a toddler right before your eyes, and…

Updated Mar. 20, 2025
Toddler Shopping Guides
toddler shoe
Toddler

‘It’s her world, we’re just living in it’—even brands can’t get enough of this toddler’s iconic shoe moment

A now-viral video of her daughter proudly selecting her footwear before an outing.

Updated Mar. 19, 2025
Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Milestones, Viral & Trending
Toddler's hot sauce spill
Toddler

Mom leaves toddler alone for two minutes—returns to a scene she’ll never forget

The floor? Drenched. The couch? (Noooo!) Ruined. The side table? Sauced.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025
Toddler, News, Viral & Trending
low stimulation show
Toddler

The best low-stimulation shows for toddlers: A guide for parents

Slower-paced narratives allow children to process information at a natural rhythm.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025
Toddler, Entertaining, Entertainment, Parenting, Toddler Learn & Play
Gigi Hadid baby
Parenting

Gigi Hadid opens up about co-parenting—and her insights hit home for this veteran mom

"Zayn and I do our custody schedules months in advance."

Updated Mar. 13, 2025
Parenting, Celebrity News, Child, Toddler, Viral & Trending
Text messages of a dad trying to decode toddler speak
Toddler

Mom shares hilarious texts from dad struggling to decode toddler-speak

A hilarious parenting moment as a mom expertly translates her toddler’s cryptic language

Updated Mar. 12, 2025
Toddler, Parenting
Toddler folding laundry
Toddler

This toddler laundry hack is dividing parents—genius or too much too soon?

The video has racked up over 66.7 million views, with many calling it “genius.”

Updated Mar. 12, 2025
Toddler, Parenting, Viral & Trending
Toddler sleeping with a comfort object
Viral & Trending

Mom checks on toddler at bedtime—and is stunned to see what’s snuggled up next to her

A viral TikTok shared by @abbielmcfarland showcases her toddler snuggling up with a cutting board as if it were the fluffiest stuffed animal.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025
Viral & Trending, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play
Ms. Rachel Potty Training
Parenting

Ms. Rachel shares three “Ps” for potty training: Practice, Patience and Play!

Learning to use the potty is an important milestone for children and a very personal one that’s different for every child and their family.

Updated Jan. 15, 2025
Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Milestones
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