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Track Childs Dev Milestone Seng
Track Childs Dev Milestone Seng
ask the doctor for a referral to a to request a FREE “Learn the Signs. Act
Your child’s early development is a
specialist and call 1-800-CDC-INFO to Early.” Parent Kit or to get help finding
journey. Use this map of milestones to
learn how to get connected with your resources in your area.
know what to look for along the way.
state’s early childhood system to get
For parents of children from birth to 4 years
the help your child might need. Developmental milestones adapted from Caring for Your Baby and
Young Child: Birth to Age 5 (AAP, 2009) and Bright Futures: Guidelines
for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents (AAP, 2008). Centers for Disease
Don’T waiT.
Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov/ActEarly
1-800-CDC-INFO
Acting early can make a real difference!
Check off the milestones your child has reached and share your child’s progress with the doctor at every visit.
q Says “mama”
and “dada”
d,
ry q Plays simple pretendoll q Pulls up to
q Knows what ordina such as fe ed in g a stand
e things are for; fo r
q Says several singl hers
q Says sentences words example, telephone, q Points to show ot sting
with 2 to 4 words something in te re
brush, spoon
q Gets excited when q Walks alone
q Follows simple with other children
instructions
q Kicks a ball
q Points to things
or pictures when
they’re named q Copies adults q Plays make-believe with
q Carries on a q Would rather play q Draws a person
and friends conversation using dolls, animals and people with other children with 2 to 4 body
(like running 2 to 3 sentences q Hops and stands on than alone parts
when other q Shows affection one foot for up to
children run) q Climbs well for friends without 2 seconds q Tells stories q Plays cooperatively
prompting
These are just a few of many important milestones to look for. For more complete checklists by age visit www.cdc.gov/ActEarly or call 1-800-CDC-INFO.