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infant and toddler development  

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  • In order to provide the optimum environment for healthy infant and toddler growth and development, it is essential to understand markers that characterize each stage of growth. If a number of these markers are absent or delayed, there may be an underlying physical or mental condition that needs to be addressed. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Infant and Toddler Development]

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