Developmental milestones

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Definition:
Physical or behavioral signs of development or maturation of infants and children. Rolling over, crawling, walking, and talking are considered developmental milestones and provide important information regarding the child's development. The milestones are different for each age range.



Also see:
developmental milestones record - 2 months
developmental milestones record - 4 months
developmental milestones record - 6 months
developmental milestones record - 9 months
developmental milestones record - 12 months
developmental milestones record - 18 months
developmental milestones record - 2 years
developmental milestones record - 3 years
developmental milestones record - 4 years
developmental milestones record - 5 years




Review Date: 1/28/2002
Reviewed By: Victoria Kennedy, RN, A.D.A.M. editorial. (1/28/02). Previous review: J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director; RxRemedy. (2/9/2000).

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