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The Growing Child: 1 to 3 Months

A helpful look at common developmental milestones in young babies.

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The Growing Child: 10 to 12 Months

Read on to learn about the common developmental milestones for babies ages 10 to 12 months.

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The Growing Child: 1-Year-Olds

Your child is a toddler now and very active! They can climb stairs while holding on and play with push and pull toys.

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The Growing Child: 2-Year-Olds

Read on to learn details about common physical, speech, and other developmental milestones your child may reach at this age.

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The Growing Child: 3-Year-Olds

Most 3-year-olds have lost the rounded tummy of a toddler. Your child can use a spoon well and can wash and dry their hands.

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The Growing Child: 4 to 6 Months

This age is very social, and babies begin moving in much more purposeful ways.

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The Growing Child: 7 to 9 Months

Read on to learn about common physical, speech, and other developmental milestones to expect when your baby is this age.

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The Growing Child: Newborn

A helpful look at what to expect with your newborn—from your baby's growth and reflexes to crying and emotional development.

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The Growing Child: Preschool (4 to 5 Years)

Children at this age start to understand concepts and can compare abstract ideas. Read on to learn what to expect.

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The Growing Child: School-Age (6 to 12 Years)

Although friendships become more important at this age, children are still fond of their parents and like being part of a family. Read on to learn more.

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The Heart

Detailed information on the anatomy of the heart and heart transplantation in children

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The Hospital Surgical Setting

Many surgeries performed on children are done as an outpatient. With minor surgeries, your child will return to the outpatient surgery center after spending the needed time in the recovery room.

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Helping Hands Patient Education Materials

Written and illustrated by medical, nursing and allied health professionals at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Helping Hand instructions are intended as a supplement to verbal instructions provided by a medical professional. The information is periodically reviewed and revised to reflect our current practice. However, Nationwide Children's Hospital is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use or misuse of the information in the Helping Hands.