en Short Communication <span style=font-size:12pt><span style=font-family:Calibri,sans-serif><b><span lang=EN-ID style=font-size:10.0pt><span style=font-family:Cambria,serif><span style=color:#4f81bd>Aims:</span></span></span></b> <span style=font-size:10.0pt><span style=font-family:Cambria,serif>This study aimed to explore caregiver practices for optimizing toddlers’ healthy growth and development.</span></span><b><span lang=EN-ID style=font-size:10.0pt><span style=font-family:Cambria,serif></span></span></b></span></span><br> <span style=font-size:12pt><span style=font-family:Calibri,sans-serif><b><span lang=EN-ID style=font-size:10.0pt><span style=font-family:Cambria,serif><span style=color:#4f81bd>Participants & Methods:</span></span></span></b><span lang=EN-ID style=font-size:10.0pt><span style=font-family:Cambria,serif> This qualitative research was done using an explanatory case study design. Qualitative exploration was conducted through semi-structured in-depth interviews with 19 parent participants selected via purposive sampling. All interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. The transcriptions were screened for relevant information, manually coded, and analyzed using qualitative content analysis.</span></span></span></span><br> <span style=font-size:12pt><span style=font-family:Calibri,sans-serif><b><span lang=EN-ID style=font-size:10.0pt><span style=font-family:Cambria,serif><span style=color:#4f81bd>Findings:</span></span></span></b><span lang=EN-ID style=font-size:10.0pt><span style=font-family:Cambria,serif> Five themes related to caregiving practices emerged, including the fulfillment of children’s health requirements, the provision of sufficient nutrition, responsive parenting, ensuring safety and security, and offering early learning opportunities.</span></span></span></span><br> <span style=font-size:12pt><span style=font-family:Calibri,sans-serif><b><span lang=EN-ID style=font-size:10.0pt><span style=font-family:Cambria,serif><span style=color:#4f81bd>Conclusion:</span></span></span></b><span lang=EN-ID style=font-size:10.0pt><span style=font-family:Cambria,serif> Comprehensive support for optimizing the growth and development of stunted children requires collaboration among parents, family members, health centers, government initiatives, community organizations, and professionals in the health, education, and social sectors.</span></span></span></span> Caregivers,Growth,Growth and Development,Nutritional Status,Qualitative Study, 273 280 http://hehp.modares.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-81945-1&slc_lang=en&sid=4 G.V. Gobel 1003194753284600332523 1003194753284600332523 No Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia L. Lusmilasari 1003194753284600332524 1003194753284600332524 No Department of Child and Maternity Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia F. Haryanti 1003194753284600332525 1003194753284600332525 Yes Department of Child and Maternity Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia