Health and development checks are very important. They help you track how your child is growing and developing by looking at how they play, learn, speak, act and move.
There are 8 health and development checks, which you'll find in your child's Blue Book:
Your child's health and development checks can be done by your doctor or child and family health nurse.
Learn the Signs. Act Early. milestone monitoring tools help parents track their child’s development. These tools are in your child's Blue Book.
You can complete the Learn the Signs. Act Early. milestone monitoring tools before every health and development check.
You know your child best.
Don't wait. If your child is not meeting one or more milestones, has lost skills they once had, or you have other concerns, act early.
Talk with your doctor or child and family health nurse. Share your concerns and ask about developmental screening.
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Learn the Signs. Act Early. original content is provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
