Information About Infants & Toddlers (Ages 0-3)

What to know

Being a parent of a baby or a toddler can be both fun and hard work. If your child is age three or younger, this page is for you. These links will help you learn how to give your child a healthy start to life.

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Diseases and conditions

Cute toddler baby girl drawing with pencils using both hands
A toddler baby girl drawing with pencils using both hands
Keep Reading: Information on Diseases and Conditions for Parents with Infants & Toddlers (Ages 0-3)

Safety in the home and community

Close up of mother and baby daughter touching heads
Mother and baby daughter snuggling together.
Keep Reading: Information on Safety in the Home & Community for Parents with Infants & Toddlers (Ages 0-3)

Raising healthy children

Newborn twins boys are lying on the bed
Twins boys lying on the bed
Keep Reading: Information on Raising Healthy Children for Parents with Infants & Toddlers (Ages 0-3)

Milestones and schedules

Shot of an adorable little girl lying on the floor in the living room and chewing on a toy
A little girl who is biting a teething toy
Keep Reading: Information on Milestones and Schedules for Parents with Infants & Toddlers (Ages 0-3)

Track your child's development

CDC’s Milestone Tracker App
Download CDC’s free Milestone Tracker app to complete a milestone checklist for your child. Availabl...
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National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)