As they grow, children are always learning new things. CDC has developed tools and information to help you keep track of your child’s development and get help if you’re concerned.
Developmental Milestones
Read more about the milestones children reach in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move (crawling, walking, etc.) from birth through 5 years old.
CDC’s Milestone Tracker App
Track your child’s milestones with CDC’s FREE Milestone Tracker App, now available for iOS and Android. Interactive checklists with photos and video examples of developmental milestones help you know what to look for in your child.
Read more about the Milestone Tracker App
Where is Bear? – A Terrific Tale for 2-Year-Olds
“Where is Bear?” is a terrific tale for 2-year-old children and their parents! This interactive book encourages children to help Tiger and his forest friends in their search to find Bear.
Read more about Where is Bear?
Amazing Me — It’s Busy Being 3!
In Amazing Me — It’s Busy Being 3! Joey, a 3-year-old kangaroo, shows what he can do in one AMAZING day. This children’s book teaches parents developmental milestones as they read to their young child.
Milestones in Action – a FREE library of photos and videos of developmental milestones
See photo and video examples of important developmental milestones that children should reach from 2 months to 5 years of age.
Visit Milestones in Action.
If You’re Concerned
Don’t wait. Share your concern with your child’s doctor, and follow up with either Birth to 3 (for children 0-3 years old) or Child Find through your local school district (for children 3 years and older).
Learn more about what to do if you’re concerned about your child’s development.
Positive Parenting Tips
Visit the Positive Parenting website for tips on positive parenting and child safety by age, from birth through 17 years old.