now obviously these aren’t applicable to all littles, and some of this list is a little more just my opinion and I don’t have a lot of experience with other littles but i tried my best. /)v(\

little traits:

👶🏻 one year old:
-sometimes nonverbal, when verbal, usually a lot of non distinct sounds, or very basic words/baby talk
-toilets and potty training are pretty much a definite no
-typically wears diapers
-hasn’t graduated to a sippy cup yet, so still uses a bottle
-will eat solid foods, but nothing too big yet, mostly softer foods that tend to be sweeter
-definitely needs a bib when eating regular food because they’re very messy
-frustrated more easily
-slightly more needy, and wants to be cuddled and held a lot more often
-will play with basic learning toys like blocks or rings, and enjoys teething toys(depends on the little, though)
-still uses a pacifier
-crawls more than walks

🍼 two year old: 
-much more verbal, but much more babytalk rather than full words
-sometimes a bit more bashful
-will still use a bottle, but can switch between a sippy cup and bottle; they usually prefer softer mouthed sippy cups to the harder ones
-mostly eating solid food, milk is more of a comfort food in a bottle now
-still uses a pacifer often
-may be starting to potty train, and switching more from diapers to pull ups; likely still wears diapers when sleeping
-will put almost anything in their mouth
-much more adventurous and playful; likely plays with more educational toys and has taken a slightly larger interest in tv, but too much or too loud hurts their little eyes and ears and they could get overstimulated
-typically has a fascination and love for animals and the outdoors
-walks more than crawls
-may carry around a comfort item everywhere(teddy bear, blanket, paci, etc)
-bottom wiggles

🍭 three years old:
-definitely using the potty more often
-less babytalk, more coherent sentences
-might usually decline a bottle, and is adjusting to harder mouthed sippy cups, but probably still prefers softer ones
-definitely still uses a pacifier
-when using a bottle, sometimes it’s comfort or they’re not feeling too great
-dinosaur chicken nuggets are a favorite, and they’re learning that they really don’t like their vegetables
-definitely potty training at this point and not using diapers as much at all anymore; usually pullups and overnight diapers
-loves games like hide and seek, and is learning tag
-still fascinated by the outdoors and likely has a new love for animals
-eating hard foods and soft foods, and likely enjoys chips, animal crackers, graham crackers, and different kinds of sweet dry foods
-isn’t eating typical baby food as much if at all, but still won’t necessarily eat “adult” food, even if cut into tiny, bite size pieces
-requires a lot of attention and a careful eye, because they can be mischievous

🍬 four years old:
-doesn’t wear diapers anymore
-may not use a pacifier as often
-likely wears pullups as a security thing, but is in training pants and can usually stay dry
-uses hard mouth or soft mouth sippy cups, and has said goodbye to the bottle(for the most part)
-has a new love for tv and different kinds of games that require more coordination
-likely loves car rides and trips, as well as trips to the zoo and aquarium, because animals
-much more easily bored, but very energetic
-likely still messes up on certain letters or words, and could have a slight lisp, but sentences make sense and there is much less babytalk, if any
-might be getting more interested in dress up
-more interested in art, but less coordinated(think finger painting and macaroni art)
-has a stuffed animal collection
-monsters in the closet are a common occurence now

👦🏻 five years old:
-has likely developed a love for tea parties, imaginary friends, and superheroes and/or princesses
-disney is very important to them
-they’re likely learning how to read, and their speech is very well formed at this point
-they’re definitely out of diapers and pull ups, and only occasionally have accidents, which usually upsets them greatly
-rarely uses a pacifier
-only uses hard mouthed sippy cups, and is graduating on to regular water bottles
-fascinated by just about everything
-is likely a picky eater, but not as picky as when they were younger
-enjoys coloring
-can sing along to literally every disney song, it’s kind of insane
-loves candy, chocolates, and anything sweet
-a lot more playful and mischievous
-likely still requires a nap during the day
-enjoys playing with cars and/or baby dolls

👧🏻 six years old:
-accidents are almost unheard of
-likely has begun to enjoy star wars, star trek, harry potter, or another child friendly fandom
-watches a lot of cartoons
-eats as much candy as possible when they can get away with it and always regrets it but keeps doing it
-can be very naughty or very nice
-hates being scolded with a passion
-still loves disney
-no babytalk, maybe a slight lisp, but sounds just like any other adult when speaking for the most part
-might still watch shows geared towards younger groups
-can read and do more complex puzzles
-still fascinated by the world and loves car rides
-pizza is a favorite food, but dino nuggets and mac and cheese are still high up there
-mostly uses water bottles rather than sippy cups

🤖 seven/eight years old:
-thinks they’re a lot bigger than they actually are
-only use water bottles because anything else is “for babies”
-watches less disney to seem cooler, likely
-more interest in video games and consoles; likely has a 3ds and some games, or maybe a different console
-knows a couple swears but wouldn’t dare say them
-can sit through movies
-loves star wars and superheroes and princesses a lot more
-imaginary friends aren’t as common, neither are tea parties
-enjoy light up sneakers
-love forts and often think people of other genders around their little age, or other people in general have “cooties”
-likely more athletic and willing to participate in sporty events
-can endure longer car rides and shopping trips
-rarely throws tantrums
-significantly less clingy