Children develop at different rates, however for the most part
they will fall under a general time line. If your baby is
premature, the time line they fall into will be in accordance
with their gestational age, not their birth age, which means
they may be behind by a few weeks or months. If your child seems
to be behind, or you are worried about their development it is
wise to talk to your pediatrician. There are certain milestones
that your child should meet within a few weeks of the average.
If they are not meeting those milestones, they might be
experiencing developmental delays. The sooner you catch
developmental delays, the better chance your baby has of
treatment being effective. The first thing your pediatrician
will tell you is to trust your gut or instincts on the matter.
If something seems odd or wrong to you, pay attention to that
feeling, you know your baby better than anyone else. If you have
any concerns at all, pick up the phone and ask your pediatrician
about it. If nothing else, you get the p