Developmental Milestones
Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving "bye bye" are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (crawling, walking, etc.).
Click on the age of your child to see the milestones:
Milestones Checklist
Select the age of your child and fill out an interactive milestones checklist. It's a great way to record the milestones your child is reaching for a baby book or as a way to share your child's development with the doctor or nurse at the next checkup.
Interactive Milestones Chart
This interactive tool allows you to view how a developmental milestone category (social and emotional, cognitive, or language) changes as a child grows.
Video on Milestones
Learn how to look for developmental milestones and what to do if you’re worried about your child’s development or think there’s a problem.
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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