Your child’s first 5 years will see huge changes in their development. As they grow, their skills develop.
These include:
- gross motor skills – using large muscles that coordinate body movements such as standing, sitting upright and walking
- fine motor skills – using small muscles for accurate coordinated movements such as holding a toy and drawing with a crayon
- communication and hearing
- social and emotional
- problem-solving, learning and understanding
The ages given for milestones in this guide are an average. Every child is different. Most children should be meeting these milestones.
Information:
Talk to your GP or public health nurse (PHN) if you are concerned about your child’s development. They may carry out more tests or refer your child to a specialist.
