Definitions
- Describing a young child, usually under the age of five. - Referring to a small child who is still learning to walk and talk. - Talking about a playful and energetic child who is full of curiosity and wonder.
- Describing a young child who is learning to walk and talk. - Referring to a child between the ages of one and three. - Talking about a child who is curious and active, but still needs guidance and supervision.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to young children who are still developing their motor and language skills.
- 2Both describe children who are curious, playful, and full of energy.
- 3Both require adult supervision and guidance for safety and development.
- 4Both are terms of endearment used by parents and caregivers.
What is the difference?
- 1Age range: Kidlet can refer to children up to the age of five, while toddler specifically refers to children between the ages of one and three.
- 2Developmental stage: Toddler emphasizes the stage of learning to walk and talk, while kidlet is a more general term for young children.
- 3Formality: Kidlet is a more informal and playful term, while toddler is more commonly used in formal contexts.
- 4Connotation: Kidlet has a more affectionate and endearing connotation, while toddler is more neutral and descriptive.
- 5Usage: Kidlet is a less common term than toddler, which is widely used in everyday language and childcare settings.
Remember this!
Kidlet and toddler both refer to young children who are developing their motor and language skills, curious, playful, and full of energy. However, kidlet is a more general term for young children up to the age of five, while toddler specifically refers to children between the ages of one and three who are learning to walk and talk. Additionally, kidlet is a more informal and playful term, while toddler is more commonly used in formal contexts.
