Developmental milestones usually happen within a window of a few months.  

These development windows are a guide. It is normal for children to learn skills at their own pace, earlier or later than others. 

It is normal for parents to be worried about developmental delay in the first 12 months.  

Developmental delay is when a child:  

• develops skills slower than other children in the same age group
• doesn’t develop a particular skill within an expected time 

A developmental delay doesn’t always mean there is a long-term issue. Sometimes, it just means your child needs a bit of extra support in one area.  

Talk to your doctor if:  

• your child isn't developing skills at the same rate as others over a number of months
• you’d like more advice on how to support your child’s development  

There are services that can assess your children and help them reach developmental milestones at their own pace. Identifying delays early leads to better outcomes for your child.