Developmental Care

Supporting Your Baby's Brain Growth and Development

Find your baby’s corrected age on the timeline below. Beneath each age is the best environment for your baby’s brain development. This is a general guideline and will change as your baby grows. Remember, every baby is unique!

At Nationwide Children's Hospital, we provide a number of different resources to help get you involved with your baby's developmental care.

Here are some resources that will assist you:

• Kangaroo Care

• Diapering Your Hospitalized Infant (Helping Hand)

• Sounds of Love

• Bathing Your Baby (Helping Hand)

• Tummy Time (Helping Hand)

• Developmental Milestone Checklist

• Developmental Milestones