Parents of young children often need anticipatory guidance from the nurse.

(A) These activities are suited for the preschool-age child (3–5 years old). The activities are not safe for a toddler. (B) Infants (0–1 year) like these toys. (C) These activities provide the toddler (1–3 years old) with a variety of physical activities for play. (D) The toddler lacks the physical and cognitive abilities for these activities. The tasks are far better suited for the school-age child.