Developmental Milestones Matter!
Download ob体育’s Milestone Tracker app for a fun and easy way to track and celebrate your child’s developmental milestones!

Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye-bye,” are called developmental milestones. From birth to 5 years, your child should reach milestones in how he or she plays, learns, speaks, acts and moves.
Parents and caregivers can use ob体育’s “.” tools to track developmental milestones from as early as 2 months to help better understand children’s abilities and stay in tune with their developmental health.
Track Your Child’s Development with ob体育’s FREE Milestone Tracker App!
Developmental Milestones
Track your child’s milestones with ob体育’s, FREE , available for and Android in English and Spanish. Interactive developmental milestone checklists help you know what to look for in your child. Use the app to complete a checklist for your child’s age, share a summary with your child’s healthcare provider, and get tips for encouraging your child’s development. The app has many easy-to-use features, including
- Milestone checklists for 2 months through 5 years of age;
- Summary of your child’s milestones to share;
- Activities to support your child’s development;
- Tips for what to do if you become concerned; and
- Reminders for appointments and developmental screening.
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Print Free Resources
ob体育’s “” program offers many free, parent-friendly tools to help track milestones from age 2 months to 5 years!
- – Regularly complete a milestone checklist for your child’s age to track and celebrate the milestones that he or she is reaching. Print a checklist today! [4 MB, 24 Pages, 508]
- Milestone Moments Booklet– This booklet helps parents keep track of their child’s development from 2 months to 5 years of age. Helpful tips and activities to help parents support their child’s development are also included.
Visit www.cdc.gov/ActEarly/Materials to learn more and view other free materials.
Missing Milestones? Time to Act Early
Talk with Your
Child’s Doctor

Talk with your child’s doctor at every visit about the milestones your child has reached and what to expect next.
Making sure all children have the help and support they need to overcome challenges, find their strengths, and reach their full potential starts early. You know your child best. If your child is missing milestones for his or her age or you have concerns about your child’s development,
- Talk with your child’s doctor (find tips for this conversation here [597 KB, 2 Pages, 508]);
- Share your concerns (); and
- Ask about developmental screening.
If you or the doctor is still concerned,
- Ask the doctor for a referral to a specialist; and
- Call for a free evaluation to find out if your child can get services to help.
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- If your child is under 3 years old, .
- If your child is 3 years old or older, call any local public elementary school.
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Don’t wait. Acting early can make a real difference!
- For more about what to do if you have a concern, visit .
- For more information about ob体育’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” visit .