Children's milestones

Development milestones - your child 12 to 18 months
Learn more about development milestones for babies (12-18 months), how to aid your child's development, identify development delays and when to get h...

Development milestones - your child 18 to 24 months
Chart your toddler's development milestones (18-24 months) - find out whether they are developing at a natural pace and whether there is any cause for...

Development milestones - your child at 3 years
Every toddler develops at their own pace but there are certain development milestones that should be reached at 3 years of age. Find out more.

Development milestones - your child at 4 years
Your child reaching their development milestones is an exciting time for parents. Find out what to expect from your child and how to track their growt...

Development milestones - your child at 5 years
Turning 5 is a time of new experiences and changes. Find out what development milestones should be reached by this stage and what are areas of concern...

Learning to talk
Learning to talk is an important part of a child’s development and it occurs in stages. Find out how you can help your child to learn to talk.

Toilet training
Most children start toilet training between 2 and 3 years of age. Find out whether your child is ready with these helpful toilet training tips.

Learning to crawl
Crawling is an important skill for your baby to learn and is a big milestone in their development.

Learning to walk
Your baby's first steps is one of the most exciting and memorable milestones in your child's development.

Playing with your toddler
Play is an activity where children express exploration, imagination and decision making. Toddlers need play to support their emotional, physical, cogn...

Playing with your child
Play is one of the ways children learn about themselves and others. Play also encourages children to use their imagination and helps build a range of ...

Kids and physical play
Play is important for your child’s development and learning. Here's how you can support your child’s play and help them identify and manage risks.