Is this normal for a two-year-old boy?

[Rachael]

It's not normal as such but it's not uncommon.

I find too many parents baby their children, especially their first ones. I've seen 4 year olds being carried from the car on my driveway to my front door and then had the parent try and pass the child to me. I'm not carrying a four-year old and often say, put him on the ground and he can walk into the playroom.

Lots of little ones come not being able to do the basics - hold a bottle, pick up food and put in their own mouths, it's frustrating for sure.

[Lee-Bee]

Can you ask very direct questions about his activity level and amounts of sleep home?

I wonder if he could have a low thyroid or low iron which is making him zombie like. If he seems to be just as sluggish and distant at home I would strongly suggest some blood work to rule that out.

If he isn't like that at home then it may just be he isn't adjusting well to the group setting and is retreating as his coping mechanism.