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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC has recently updated its developmental milestones guidelines, introducing new checklists at ages 15 and 30 months. For comprehensive information on the revisions and key points of this update, please refer to the Pediatrics journal article and our important highlights.
Introducing CDC’s Milestone Tracker App
Download our free Milestone Tracker app today to conveniently track your child's progress.
View: Developmental Milestones
Growth through childhood is marked by milestones in play, learning, speech, behavior, and movement. To understand when these should occur, click on the age of your child for the milestones:
Ages 2 months
Age 4 months
Age 6 months
Age 9 months
Year-old baby's development
At 15 months old
At 18 months old
By two years
At three years
Four years of age
By five years
Print and Download the Milestone Checklists
Access the printable PDF version 4 MB, 24 pages, 508 compliant or choose your child's age to complete the checklist online.
WIC’s Developmental Milestone Checklists
Download our mobile-frily app for easier milestone tracking.
Utilize Digital Online Checklist
These checklists are not replacements for standardized, validated developmental screening tools but serve as helpful resources.
Special Acknowledgments
We ext heartfelt thanks to subject matter experts like Paul H. Lipkin, MD, Michelle M. Macias, MD, Julie Fajardo Pajek, PhD, Judith S. Shaw, EdD, MPH, RN, Karnesha Slaughter, MPH, Jane K. Squires, PhD, Toni M. Whitaker, MD, Lisa D. Wiggins, PhD, and Jennifer M. Zubler, MD for their contributions.
Sincere gratitude to Natalia Benza, MD and Jose O. Rodriguez, MD, MBA for reviewing the Spanish-language translation of these milestones with care.
Developmental Milestones Videos
Our video series features parents sharing personal experiences using CDC's “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” tools. These videos highlight how they learned about their child's development, recognized key milestones, and knew what to do if any concerns arose.
Watch: Video on Parent Experiences
Two families share in a Spanish-language video how utilizing our resources educated them about their child's developmental milestones and supported their children's growth.
Watch the Spanish Language Video
For parents and caregivers looking for guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have curated specific resources including:
Tips to help your child cope with changes due to COVID-19
Stress management and coping strategies for parents
Visit our COVID-19: Caring for Children resource page.
Explore Additional Resources
Discover more information about CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, as well as other tools and materials designed to promote child development.
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All information provided is sourced from the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities within CDC. Last updated: May 8, 2024
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