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DevelopmentEvidence synthesisMay 13, 2026

When Should You Talk to a Pediatrician About Missed Milestones?

Talk to a pediatrician whenever your child is missing expected milestones, losing skills, or you feel concerned about development.

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Key signals

Talk to a pediatrician as soon as you notice your child may be missing developmental milestones, especially if a skill expected for their age is not emerging or if your child loses a skill they once had. CDC milestone tools are designed to help families track development and “act early” when they have concerns, while the AAP organizes child health and development guidance by age and stage. | Track developmental skills from early infancy using CDC Learn the Signs. Act Early. milestone resources.

Age 0-24 monthsOpen insight
DevelopmentEvidence synthesisMay 12, 2026

When Should Parents Start Tracking Infant Development?

Parents can start tracking infant development from early infancy, using milestones as a guide and contacting a clinician with concerns.

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Key signals

Parents should start tracking infant development from early infancy, including the 0–3 month period, because CDC milestone resources are designed to help families follow development from the start and act early when something concerns them. Tracking does not mean testing your baby; it means noticing emerging skills, patterns, feeding changes, and questions to discuss with your child’s clinician. | Start early: CDC Learn the Signs. Act Early. resources help families track development from early infancy and act early when concerned.

Age 0-3 monthsOpen insight
DevelopmentEvidence synthesisMay 7, 2026

How Can Early Support Help Babies Thrive From 0-24 Months?

Early support helps babies thrive by tracking milestones, responding to concerns early, and building safe feeding and family routines.

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Key signals

Early support helps babies thrive by giving parents a clear way to notice developmental progress, respond early to concerns, and build safe daily routines around feeding, play, and family connection. CDC milestone tools, AAP age-and-stage guidance, and clinician input can help families understand what most children can do by age and when to ask for help. | Track development from early infancy with CDC Learn the Signs. Act Early. milestone resources.

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