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Do you know all the ways you should measure your child’s growth? We naturally think of height and weight, but from birth to 5 years, your child should reach milestones in how he plays, learns, speaks and acts. The following chart can help you look for important developmental milestones in your child.

The following chart is provided courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. Campaign.


Growth Chart

It's time to change how we view a child's growth.
Do you know how to measure your child’s growth? Parents naturally think of height and weight, but from birth to 5 years of age, a child should reach certain milestones in how he/she plays, learns, speaks and acts. The following chart can help you look for important developmental milestones in your child. View Growth Charts»

Growth Chart. Learn the Signs. Act Early. HHS/CDC. 2005. English.


Last Reviewed: March 2009

Last Updated: July 23, 2010