Babies grow and develop quickly during their first year of life. As a parent, you are the most important person in your child’s life. You notice when your baby smiles for the first time, rolls over, sits, walks and begins to talk.
It is fun and important to recognize these moments! They mean that your child is learning!
Learn to recognize the developmental stages your baby is going through and learn activities to promote healthy development.
The CHILD Profile health promotion program automatically sends age-specific information to parents of all children born in Washington State. You can learn more about your child’s development in the following CHILD Profile materials:
If you moved to Washington and would like to receive CHILD Profile information, you can sign up online or call the Family Health Hotline at 1-800-322-2588. These materials contain information about immunizations, well child check-ups, nutrition, growth, development, and safety.
Visit your local library – it’s a resource to learn more about the stages of your baby’s development . Many libraries offer programs to support early learning.
If you have concerns about your baby’s development, talk with your health care provider. You can also call the Family Health Hotline at 1-800-322-2588 to find out who to contact for a free developmental screening – you don’t need a referral from your doctor.
Work together with your health care provider and share the results of any screening to achieve the best health and development for your child.
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