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Child development & growth
Parents often wonder if their child is developing as fast as they should. It is important to remember that some children can achieve milestones earlier or later than the average, but still be within the normal range. The following pages give you information about what to expect from your child.
HealthInfo recommends the following pages
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Developmental milestones
This page from the US health agency, has lists of milestones for various ages from 2 months to 5 years. It includes photos and videos.
- KidsHealth – Growth, development, speech and language
Information about growth, development, speech, and language skills that children usually develop by various ages.
- Ministry of Health – Growth charts
Downloadable growth charts for children.
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Last reviewed May 2017.
Review key: HICDG-40335
