Developmental Milestones

RED FLAGS

Developmental milestones indicate what a child can do by a certain age, but each child develops at his/her own pace. It is impossible to predict exactly when a child will master a new skill.

Red flags are warnings of potential problems. If your child displays any of these signs, talk to the doctor or call ECI for an evaluation.

BABIES

• Cannot bend arms or legs
• Does not smile, move, or look at you when you talk or play with him/her
• Does not want to be held
• Does not make sounds by 3 months
• Does not babble by 6 months

TODDLERS

• Has tantrums that last 20 minutes or longer
• Breaks things on purpose
• Hurts or bites other people
• Does not look at you when you call his/her name
• Does not play with toys
• Flaps hands, rocks, or sways over and over
• Does not point at objects he/she wants
• Has no words by 12 months

AT ANY AGE

• Is fussy or cries a lot - even when not tired or hungry
• Has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
• Does not notice people
• Is unhappy most of the time
• Any loss of speech, babbling or social skills