Checklist of Early Child Development

Some children need more encouragement in one area of development than another. Although it's important to focus on all areas mentioned above, tracking your baby's developmental milestones can help you assess your child. "You can see where your child may be having a few challenges, and you can stimulate her accordingly," says Cooper.

Here's a checklist of early childhood development:

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