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Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move.

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Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move.
Click on the age of your child to complete a milestone checklist online:
From birth to 5 years, your child should reach development milestones. Track your child’s development and act early if you have a concern.
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