CDC's Milestone Tracker

CDC's Milestone Tracker

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CDC's Milestone Tracker: The Trusted Guide for Your Child’s Early Development

Monitor every milestone from 2 months to 5 years with official checklists and visual aids, ensuring your child stays on track with data-backed insights you can trust.

Publisher

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Category

Health & Fitness

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

4.9/5

Total Ratings

9K+

Locales

1

Milestones in Action

Discover the interface used by 1M+ users.

The welcome screen of the CDC's Milestone Tracker app highlighting features to track child development milestones.

The welcome screen of the CDC's Milestone Tracker app highlighting features to track child development milestones.

Form screen in the CDC Milestone Tracker app to add a child profile including name, birth date, and premature birth status

Form screen in the CDC Milestone Tracker app to add a child profile including name, birth date, and premature birth status

CDC Milestone Tracker app screen showing a child profile for a twenty-month-old and an eighteen-month milestone checklist selection.

CDC Milestone Tracker app screen showing a child profile for a twenty-month-old and an eighteen-month milestone checklist selection.

Screenshot of the When to Act Early section in the CDC Milestone Tracker app showing developmental concern checkboxes and note fields.

Screenshot of the When to Act Early section in the CDC Milestone Tracker app showing developmental concern checkboxes and note fields.

CDC Milestone Tracker app screen displaying parenting tips and child developmental activities

CDC Milestone Tracker app screen displaying parenting tips and child developmental activities

CDC Milestone Tracker app showing a 15 month social development checklist

CDC Milestone Tracker app showing a 15 month social development checklist

CDC Milestone Tracker app displaying language milestones for a 1 year old child

CDC Milestone Tracker app displaying language milestones for a 1 year old child

Developmental milestone summary for a child in the CDC Milestone Tracker app

Developmental milestone summary for a child in the CDC Milestone Tracker app

Every Milestone Matters

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 1M+ users.

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See Progress in Action

Validate your observations with a library of photos and videos that show exactly what each milestone looks like at every age.

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Smarter Doctor Visits

Generate personalized Milestone Summaries to share with your pediatrician, ensuring your child's health appointments are data-driven and efficient.

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Expert-Backed Activities

Access age-specific tips and developmental play ideas recommended by experts to support your child’s learning, speech, and movement.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 1M+ people who love this app.

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"As a first-time mom, I was constantly overwhelmed by conflicting advice on social media. This app is a breath of fresh air. The video examples showing exactly what a milestone looks like gave me the confidence I needed to stop second-guessing my daughter's progress. It is the only source I truly trust."

Emily R.
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"The milestone summary feature is a game-changer for doctor visits. I was able to show our pediatrician exactly what my son was doing at home with organized data. Knowing that this is backed by the CDC and that our privacy is protected makes it the best tool for any proactive parent."

Marcus T.

About the app

Everything you need to know about CDC's Milestone Tracker.

Description

Milestones matter! Track your child’s milestones from age 2 months to 5 years with CDC’s easy-to-use checklists; get tips from CDC to support your child’s development; and find out what to do if you ever have concerns about your child's development. From birth to age 5, your child should reach milestones in how he or she plays, learns, speaks, acts and moves. Photos and videos in this app illustrate each milestone and make tracking them for your child easy and fun! Spanish photos and videos are coming soon! Features: • Add a Child – enter personalized information about your child or multiple children • Milestone Tracker – track your child’s development by looking for important milestones using an interactive checklist • Milestone Photos and Videos – know what each milestone looks like so that you can better identify them in your own child. • Tips and Activities – support your child’s development at every age • When to Act Early – know when it’s time to “act early” and talk with your child’s doctor about developmental concerns • Appointments – keep track of your child’s doctors’ appointments and get reminders about recommended developmental screenings • Milestone Summary – get a summary of your child’s milestones to view, and share with or email to your child’s doctor and other important care providers For more information and free tools to help you track your child’s milestones, visit www.cdc.gov/ActEarly. *This milestone checklist is not a substitute for a standardized, validated developmental screening tool. These developmental milestones show what most children (75% or more) can do by each age. Subject matter experts selected these milestones based on available data and expert consensus. CDC does not collect or share any personal information that can be used to identify you or your child.

Latest Version

3.0.1

Size

55.6 MB

First Released

May 16, 2017

Track Every Milestone with Confidence

Join over 1 million parents using the official CDC app to monitor their child’s development from 2 months to 5 years with science-backed checklists and expert guidance.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about CDC's Milestone Tracker

What is the CDC's Milestone Tracker app?

The CDC's Milestone Tracker is an app that allows users to track their child's developmental milestones from 2 months to 5 years, access developmental tips, and identify when to consult a doctor about developmental concerns.

How can I track my child's milestones with the CDC's Milestone Tracker app?

Users track milestones using an interactive checklist. The app provides photos and videos illustrating each milestone, helping parents identify them. After tracking, a summary can be viewed, shared, or emailed to care providers.

Can I track multiple children in the CDC's Milestone Tracker app?

Yes, the CDC's Milestone Tracker app allows users to add personalized information for multiple children. This feature enables tracking the development of each child separately within the application.

Does the CDC's Milestone Tracker app provide developmental tips?

Yes, the CDC's Milestone Tracker app provides tips and activities to support a child's development at every age. These resources help parents engage with their children's learning and brain development.

What should I do if I have developmental concerns about my child using the CDC's Milestone Tracker?

The CDC's Milestone Tracker app includes a "When to Act Early" feature. It advises users to talk with their child’s doctor about developmental concerns. A summary of milestones can be shared with the doctor.

Does the CDC's Milestone Tracker app replace professional developmental screening?

No, the CDC's Milestone Tracker app explicitly states that its checklist is not a substitute for a standardized, validated developmental screening tool. It shows what most children (75% or more) can do by each age.

What age range does the CDC's Milestone Tracker app cover?

The CDC's Milestone Tracker app allows users to track their child’s milestones from 2 months to 5 years. It provides checklists and information relevant to this specific age range.

Does the CDC's Milestone Tracker app collect personal information?

No, the CDC does not collect or share any personal information that can identify the user or their child through the Milestone Tracker app. User privacy is maintained.

Can I add appointments in the CDC's Milestone Tracker app?

Yes, the CDC's Milestone Tracker app allows users to keep track of their child’s doctors’ appointments. It also provides reminders about recommended developmental screenings.

Does the CDC's Milestone Tracker app include photos and videos of milestones?

Yes, the CDC's Milestone Tracker app includes photos and videos to illustrate each milestone. These visual aids help users better identify the milestones in their own child's development.