Toddler Statistics

According to a study of 3,000 parents of children aged one to four, here's some interesting toddler stats!

The following children bearing these names are more likely to throw tantrums, kick up a fuss and argue with their parents. Girls: Rose, Sophia, Victoria, Faith and Isabel. Boys: Corey, Jay, Bailey, Kyle and Kian.

However, there is hope for mothers and fathers with girls called Connie, Maddison and Rachel or boys named Finn, Christopher and Ewan as these are the best behaved.

The study also showed that 58% of girls and 56% of boys often throw tantrums. The average child, boy or girl, has up to three major strops a day - with the most popular time being mid-afternoon. Bedtime is the hardest time for parents with 30% of children throwing a tantrum.

While most outbreaks take place at home, the supermarket is the second.

1/20 parents feel able to laugh at the tantrum.

4% of mothers cry when their little one has an outburst.

6/10 parents say they know their children know exactly how to get their own way.