GuidelineEvidence: Official guideline2 months–6 years
CDC's Developmental Milestones (Learn the Signs. Act Early.)
Author or publisher US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Published revised 2022 Reviewed by eduStack editors Last checked 13 Nov 2026
1What parents should know
Checklists of what most children can do at 12 ages from 2 months to 5 years, covering social, language, thinking and movement skills.
2How to use this resource
- If you have concerns about how your child plays, learns, speaks, acts or moves, talk with your child's doctor. Do not wait.
3Sources and check record
https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/milestones/index.html US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC's Developmental Milestones (Learn the Signs. Act Early.). 2022 Last checked · 13 Nov 2026
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