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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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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.
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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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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