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Materials
Plastic tweezers · Colour pom-poms · Muffin tin
Steps
Why it helps
Builds pincer grasp, hand strength, and the precision needed for handwriting and self-feeding.
Materials
Large buttons · Shoelace · Cardboard
Steps
Why it helps
Strengthens bilateral coordination and the in-hand manipulation needed for buttoning clothes.
Materials
Playdough · Small beads or coins
Steps
Why it helps
Develops finger strength, pincer grasp, and pencil-grip control.
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Children develop at their own pace. These are gentle signs that a short check-in with a professional could give peace of mind or open up early support. Nothing here is a diagnosis — just things worth noticing.
Your child rarely looks at you during play, feeding, or when called by name.
Why it matters
Eye contact is one of the earliest ways children build connection and learn from us. Consistent reduction in eye contact can sometimes signal that a child would benefit from extra support with social communication.
When to monitor
If your child sometimes makes eye contact but is shy in new settings.
When to seek professional support
If eye contact is consistently very limited across home, family, and other settings — a chat with a paediatrician or speech-language therapist can offer reassurance or early support.
Your child isn’t using even 1–2 clear words (like ‘mama’, ‘dada’ or ‘ball’) by 18 months.
Why it matters
First words are an important communication milestone. Early language support is often very effective — and you don't need to wait.
When to monitor
If your child babbles a lot, uses gestures, and understands many things being said to them.
When to seek professional support
If there are no words by 18 months — or your child also doesn’t respond to their name, point, or imitate — consider speaking with a speech-language therapist.
Your child isn’t walking independently by 18 months.
Why it matters
Most children walk between 9–16 months, but some take a little longer. Persistent delay can sometimes relate to muscle tone, coordination, or motor planning.
When to monitor
If your child is pulling to stand, cruising, and trying to walk.
When to seek professional support
If your child isn’t bearing weight on their legs or hasn’t taken any independent steps by 18 months, mention it at the next health check.
Your child walks on tiptoes most of the time after their third birthday.
Why it matters
Occasional tiptoe walking is common in toddlers. Persistent toe walking can sometimes relate to tight calf muscles, sensory differences, or coordination.
When to monitor
If your child can walk flat-footed when reminded.
When to seek professional support
If toe walking is constant, one leg seems tighter, or your child can’t walk flat-footed at all — a physiotherapist or paediatrician can advise.
Your child loses skills they previously had — words, gestures, or social engagement.
Why it matters
Brief regressions during big changes (new sibling, illness, starting nursery) are common. Persistent loss of skills is worth discussing soon.
When to monitor
If a regression resolves within a few weeks after a stressful event.
When to seek professional support
If your child loses skills and doesn’t regain them within a few weeks, please contact your GP or paediatrician.
Mealtimes, bedtime, or transitions cause daily, intense distress beyond typical for age.
Why it matters
All children struggle with some routines. When daily life is consistently very hard, your child (and family) may benefit from support around regulation, sensory needs, or anxiety.
When to monitor
If distress is short and your child recovers with comfort.
When to seek professional support
If daily routines feel impossible, an occupational therapist or psychologist can help — this is what we're here for.
Your child doesn’t use objects symbolically (eg, pretending a banana is a phone) or engage in any pretend play by age 3.
Why it matters
Pretend play is a sign of growing imagination, language, and social understanding. Its absence sometimes signals a need for support.
When to monitor
If your child enjoys other types of play (cause-effect, building) and is starting to show interest in imitation.
When to seek professional support
If pretend play is consistently absent and other social-communication concerns are present, speak with a paediatrician.
Your child is overwhelmed by everyday sounds (hand dryers, vacuums) or refuses many textures.
Why it matters
Many children are sensitive to sensory input. When sensitivities affect daily life — eating, sleeping, getting dressed — an occupational therapist can help.
When to monitor
If your child manages with some adjustments and recovery time.
When to seek professional support
If sensitivities are disrupting daily life, sleep, or eating, an OT assessment can give helpful strategies.
Your child struggles to follow simple one-step instructions like ‘give me the cup’.
Why it matters
Following instructions involves listening, language understanding, and attention. Difficulty here can sometimes signal hearing, language, or processing differences.
When to monitor
If your child follows instructions in familiar routines but struggles with new ones.
When to seek professional support
If your child doesn’t follow instructions even in familiar contexts, check hearing first, then consider a speech-language assessment.
Your child struggles to form or keep friendships, finds group play overwhelming, or feels excluded.
Why it matters
Friendships matter for confidence and well-being. Some children need a little extra support to learn the social skills that come naturally to others.
When to monitor
If your child has 1–2 close friends and is generally happy.
When to seek professional support
If your child consistently feels alone, anxious about social settings, or struggles even with familiar peers, a school counsellor or psychologist can support.
If your gut tells you something is off, that matters. Reaching out for an assessment is a confident, caring act — not a sign of failure. Many parents who seek help end up reassured everything is fine.
See how skills evolve year by year.
Short sentences, tricycle, pretend play
Storytelling, hopping, drawing people
Small daily choices have the biggest long-term impact on your child’s growth.
Quality sleep helps your child learn, regulate emotions, and grow. Aim for consistent bedtimes and wake times.
Children thrive with variety, regular mealtimes, and a peaceful atmosphere at the table.
Outdoor play boosts physical health, attention, and well-being — even 20 minutes a day helps.
Reading together builds vocabulary, attention, and emotional connection. Make it a daily ritual.
Frequent movement supports muscle strength, coordination, and brain development.
Rich sensory experiences help children regulate and learn about their bodies.
Time with peers and adults helps children learn empathy, turn-taking, and conversation.
A few minutes of focused, child-led attention each day builds lifelong well-being.
Predictable routines help children feel safe, focus better, and learn self-regulation.
Screens have their place, but too much can affect sleep, attention, and language.
% of typically-developing children meeting milestones at expected age (averaged across published norms).
All milestones for ages 1–12, ready to print and tick off.
A simple weekly tracker for sleep, food, mood, and play.
A visual schedule template to make mornings and bedtimes smoother.
Celebrate progress with playful reward charts.
40+ therapist-designed activity sheets for fine motor & focus.
Printable feelings cards to support emotional vocabulary.
See how Kiddo+ is helping parents feel more confident, informed, and supported every step of the way.
"Kiddo+ helped me understand my son's strengths and challenges in a way that finally made sense. The personalized activities are practical, easy to follow, and fit naturally into our daily routine. I feel much more confident supporting his development."
Priya Sharma
Mother of an 8-year-old with Autism
"We were overwhelmed by the amount of information available online. Kiddo+ gave us clear, personalized guidance and activities that matched our child's needs. The progress tracking feature has been especially helpful."
Rahul Verma
Father of a 7-year-old with ADHD
"The recommendations are easy to understand and implement at home. I love that I don't need a professional background to use the platform effectively. Every activity feels purposeful."
Ananya Nair
Mother of a 5-year-old with Speech Delay
"Kiddo+ has helped our family focus on meaningful goals instead of trying everything at once. The guidance is practical, supportive, and based on our child's individual profile."
Vikram Singh
Father of a 9-year-old with Autism
"Seeing small improvements tracked over time has been incredibly encouraging. The platform helps us celebrate progress that we might otherwise overlook."
Megha Patel
Mother of a 4-year-old with Developmental Delay
"The personalized strategies feel like having expert guidance available whenever we need it. The activities are engaging and easy to incorporate into everyday life."
Sandeep Kumar
Father of a 10-year-old with ADHD
"As a working parent, I appreciate how practical Kiddo+ is. The activities are short, effective, and easy to fit into our routine. We've already noticed improvements in focus and daily organization."
Pooja Chatterjee
Mother of a 6-year-old with ADHD
"Kiddo+ highlighted areas we hadn't considered before and provided activities tailored to our child's needs. The insights have been incredibly valuable for our family."
Arjun Reddy
Father of a 7-year-old with Sensory Processing Challenges
"The assessment results were surprisingly accurate. The recommendations felt personalized from day one, and we've seen our child engage more confidently in everyday activities."
Neha Joshi
Mother of a 5-year-old with Autism
"The progress dashboard gives us a clear picture of how our child is developing over time. It has helped us stay consistent and make better decisions about support."
Karthik Iyer
Father of an 8-year-old with Dyslexia
"Before Kiddo+, I was constantly searching for answers. Now I have a clear roadmap, personalized guidance, and activities that actually help my child build new skills."
Shweta Gupta
Mother of a 6-year-old with Learning Difficulties
"Kiddo+ brings together everything a parent needs in one place. The expert-backed guidance, progress tracking, and tailored activities have made our journey much easier."
Rakesh Mishra
Father of a 9-year-old with Dyspraxia
"Kiddo+ helped me understand my son's strengths and challenges in a way that finally made sense. The personalized activities are practical, easy to follow, and fit naturally into our daily routine. I feel much more confident supporting his development."
Priya Sharma
Mother of an 8-year-old with Autism
"We were overwhelmed by the amount of information available online. Kiddo+ gave us clear, personalized guidance and activities that matched our child's needs. The progress tracking feature has been especially helpful."
Rahul Verma
Father of a 7-year-old with ADHD
"The recommendations are easy to understand and implement at home. I love that I don't need a professional background to use the platform effectively. Every activity feels purposeful."
Ananya Nair
Mother of a 5-year-old with Speech Delay
"Kiddo+ has helped our family focus on meaningful goals instead of trying everything at once. The guidance is practical, supportive, and based on our child's individual profile."
Vikram Singh
Father of a 9-year-old with Autism
"Seeing small improvements tracked over time has been incredibly encouraging. The platform helps us celebrate progress that we might otherwise overlook."
Megha Patel
Mother of a 4-year-old with Developmental Delay
"The personalized strategies feel like having expert guidance available whenever we need it. The activities are engaging and easy to incorporate into everyday life."
Sandeep Kumar
Father of a 10-year-old with ADHD
"As a working parent, I appreciate how practical Kiddo+ is. The activities are short, effective, and easy to fit into our routine. We've already noticed improvements in focus and daily organization."
Pooja Chatterjee
Mother of a 6-year-old with ADHD
"Kiddo+ highlighted areas we hadn't considered before and provided activities tailored to our child's needs. The insights have been incredibly valuable for our family."
Arjun Reddy
Father of a 7-year-old with Sensory Processing Challenges
"The assessment results were surprisingly accurate. The recommendations felt personalized from day one, and we've seen our child engage more confidently in everyday activities."
Neha Joshi
Mother of a 5-year-old with Autism
"The progress dashboard gives us a clear picture of how our child is developing over time. It has helped us stay consistent and make better decisions about support."
Karthik Iyer
Father of an 8-year-old with Dyslexia
"Before Kiddo+, I was constantly searching for answers. Now I have a clear roadmap, personalized guidance, and activities that actually help my child build new skills."
Shweta Gupta
Mother of a 6-year-old with Learning Difficulties
"Kiddo+ brings together everything a parent needs in one place. The expert-backed guidance, progress tracking, and tailored activities have made our journey much easier."
Rakesh Mishra
Father of a 9-year-old with Dyspraxia
Our milestones are drawn from peer-reviewed developmental research and globally-recognised references including the CDC’s Developmental Milestones, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the World Health Organization’s Motor Development Study, and the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development. Every entry has been reviewed by our team of pediatric occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists.
We blend evidence with the lived experience of working with thousands of children and families. We deliberately use warm, accessible language because we believe trustworthy information should never feel cold or clinical.
Milestone ages reflect when most children acquire a skill — but every child is on their own timeline. The ranges are wide and overlap. A child reaching a milestone a few months earlier or later than another is almost always within typical development.
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Milestones are guides, not diagnoses. The information here is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical or therapeutic advice. If you have concerns about your child’s development, please speak with your GP, paediatrician, or a qualified therapist who knows your child. Trust your instincts — you know your child best.
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