Children development and milestones

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

Chart your toddler's development milestones (18-24 months) - find out whether they are developing normally or if there may be cause for concern.

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.

Find out what to expect from your child, how to track their development around the age of 4 years, and when to seek help if you are worried.

Turning 5 is a time of new experiences and change. Find out what development milestones your child should be reaching by this age.

Developmental delay is when your child reaches a milestone later than others. Read about support available for children with developmental delays.

Developmental regression is when your child loses skills they previously had. Read about support available for children with developmental regression.

Growing pains are common in children and cause aching legs, often at night. Find out how to ease these pains and when to see a doctor.

Every child develops at their own pace and there are certain milestones that are related to your child’s speech development.

Learning how to dress and undress are lifelong skills that start in childhood. Learn how to encourage your toddler to start dressing themselves.

Drawing and writing are essential skills that children start learning early, gradually building over the preschool and lower primary years.

Feeding themselves, even if it's messy, is an important part of your toddler's development. Learn how to teach your toddler to feed themselves.

Toddlers develop fast, exploring their world and doing things independently. Here's how to help your toddler develop fine and gross motor (movement) skills.

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.