What high expectations people place on their infants and toddlers who are just beginning to understand this great big world and all of its complexities! In an attempt to ensure that growth and learning occur, the fundamental needs of infants and toddlers are often pushed aside as people rush the young child to achieve the next developmental milestone. Parents and educators frequently feel pressured to prepare the infant for toddlerhood and the toddler for the preschool years. Unfortunately, in doing so, they miss celebrating with the child the beauty and wonder of the present moment. In this article, the author reminds parents and early childhood professionals to slow down their "hurried" approach to infant and toddler development. A list of references and resources is included.