The early years of a child’s life are very important for their health and development. That’s why it's so important to keep track of their developmental milestones.

Reaching milestones at the typical ages shows a child is developing as expected. Not reaching milestones or reaching them much later than children the same age can be the earliest indication that a child may have a developmental delay.

Children who don’t reach milestones may need extra support and services to reach their full potential. By tracking each child’s developmental milestones over time, you will have a better understanding of his or her development and a better basis to judge if a concern is warranted.