Definitions
- Referring to a young child who is learning to walk and still unsteady on their feet. - Talking about a child between the ages of one and three years old. - Describing a child who is just starting to explore their surroundings and develop their motor skills.
- Referring to a small child or baby. - Talking about a young child who is still developing their language and motor skills. - Describing a child who is just starting to explore their surroundings and learn about the world.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to young children who are still developing their motor and language skills.
- 2Both are informal terms used to describe young children.
- 3Both can be used affectionately to describe a child.
What is the difference?
- 1Age range: Toddler typically refers to children between the ages of one and three, while tot can refer to younger children, including babies.
- 2Physical development: Toddler emphasizes a child's development of walking and motor skills, while tot can refer to a child at any stage of physical development.
- 3Language development: Tot emphasizes a child's early language development, while toddler can refer to a child at any stage of language development.
- 4Connotation: Toddler is a more commonly used term and has a neutral connotation, while tot may have a slightly more cutesy or affectionate connotation.
Remember this!
Toddler and tot are both informal terms used to describe young children who are still developing their motor and language skills. However, toddler typically refers to children between the ages of one and three who are learning to walk and explore their surroundings, while tot can refer to younger children, including babies, at any stage of physical and language development.
