10 Words That Mean Something Different To Toddlers

Bedtime = playtime. Toddlers see the world a little differently. Help them express their creativity with LEGO DUPLO.

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What it means to adults: A small cosmetic stick you apply on your lips to add a pop of colour.

What it means to toddlers: A special, rare type of red or pink crayon that can be used to draw on almost ANY surface! Furniture, walls — you name it.

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What it means to adults: A flying vehicle with wings.

What it means to toddlers: A flying spoon, usually operated by Mum or Dad, that’s used to transport food into your mouth.

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What it means to adults: A soft, comfortable place to sleep and relax.

What it means to toddlers: A bouncy piece of play equipment, similar to a trampoline, that you should jump as high as you can on.

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What it means to adults: Soapy water you use to wash yourself in the bath.

What it means to toddlers: A soap-flavoured beverage brewed freshly every evening. Best consumed as a nightcap after dinner.

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What it means to adults: A contraction of “do not”.

What it means to toddlers: Do it when no one is looking.

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What it means to adults: A round metal cooking container, commonly used on the stove.

What it means to toddlers: A musical drum designed to be hit repeatedly with anything you can get your hands on in order to make the loudest noise possible.

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What it means to adults: A continuous vertical structure used to divide up space, often with a roof attached.

What it means to toddlers: A blank canvas just waiting for you to create a work of art.

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What it means to adults: To treat something with care.

What it means to a toddler: To pull, throw, or hit something as hard as you possibly can.

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What it means to adults: The soil of the earth.

What it means to toddlers: A common chocolate-like snack found widely outside. Dirt is also used as the key ingredient in mud pies.

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What it means to adults: A hollow container, often rectangular and made of cardboard, that's used to transport or store goods.

What it means to toddlers: A cubby house that you usually have to clear junk out of before you can use.

Oh, if only we knew what was going on in their heads! Children are creative explorers, so help them build, learn, and express themselves with LEGO DUPLO.

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