Get the guideIt's natural to look out for your baby's first smile, the momentous occasion of a first step and much more... as your children reach the milestones which mark each stage of their lives. You may worry that your child is a little behind others of the same age or a little ahead. Perhaps they are developing at a different pace to brothers or sisters. It's worth remembering that children grow and learn in their own way and in their own time. There's great variation as to when your child will reach a certain stage or learn a particular new skill. There are also differences between girls and boys in the rate of their development. If you're worried about your child's development or wonder if something is holding them back, check out your fears with your health visitor, school nurse, doctor or other health professional. In the development stages articles - found in each age section of 'Your kids' on this site - we describe milestones your child will reach and roughly at what age you can expect them to happen. The information provided should be used only as a guide.
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