Child Development: Ages 0-3

An important part of parenting is knowing what to expect from your child at any given age. As they grow, children change and acquire skills, and they require different things from you. The following section highlights some of the things you might expect to see in your young child. As newborns begin to settle in, sleeping and feeding become the focus of much of your attention. As babies move into toddler-hood, concerns over learning to talk, potty training, staying safe and establishing social relationships are some of the exciting challenges they face.