Developmental Milestones

Each child is unique and develops at his or her own pace.  How do you know what to expect as your child grows?  What should you look for? Developmental milestones are things that most children can do by a certain age such as, taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and making eye contact. Below are resources to help parents understand about child growth and development.

Birth to 5: Watch Me Thrive!  Birth to 5: Watch Me Thrive! is a coordinated federal effort to encourage healthy child development, universal developmental and behavioral screening for children, and support for the families and providers who care for them.

CDC’s Milestone Tracker App. Track your child’s milestones from age 2 months to 5 years with CDC’s easy-to-use illustrated checklists. Get tips from CDC for encouraging your child’s development, and find out what to do if you are concerned about how your child is developing.

Learn the Signs. Act Early.  From birth to 5 years, your child should reach milestones in how he plays, learns, speaks, acts and moves. Track your child’s development and act early if you have a concern.

Zero To Three, Browse Early Childhood Milestones by age and stages. Resources to support parents in developing their own ways to promote their children’s growth and development.

Child Development for Multiple Ages. Videos to help you learn about your baby’s motor, sensory and language development and why Tummy Time is so important.

Sesame Street in Communities. Activities and videos that promote healthy child development.

Your Child’s Early Development is a Journey  (CDC Pamphlet)