Your baby's developmental milestones
Find out about your little one's journey during the first two years of life
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As your child grows and develops, you’re likely to have thousands of questions — “when will my baby start walking?” or “when can my baby eat solid foods?”. We’re here to help.
Every baby is unique, but the science is clear: In the first 1,000 days of life, your baby’s brain develops faster than at any other time. Early moments matter and their effects can last a lifetime.
Get ready to find out all about your baby’s journey during these exciting first two years of life.
Click on the images above to access information for each quarter. You can also consult these different resources produced in different countries of the region:
- Series of videos produced in Mexico to illustrate the particularities and challenges of each stage of child development.
- A guide produced by Crece Contigo in Uruguay that describes each of the stages of newborn and child development.
You can also look for more information here:
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