Preparing questions in advance can help parents have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their child’s growth and development. Parents may wish to ask their child’s pediatrician the following questions about early childhood development:

1. What milestones should I watch for and at what ages?
   
   
2. How long should I wait after noticing a developmental delay before calling?
   
   
3. My 18-month-old makes no attempt to walk. Is this normal?
   
   
4. My 2-year-old has become a picky eater. What can I do to get her to eat more?
   
   
5. When I give simple commands to my 2-year-old, such as give me the bottle, he does not understand me. Is there something wrong?
   
   
6. Will my toddler experience milestones at the same ages as his older siblings did?
   
   
7. My 3-year-old has very unclear speech. Is this indicative of a speech impediment?
   
   
8. Should I be concerned if my twins do not reach milestones at the same time?
   
   
9. My 4-year-old still experiences separation anxiety. Is this normal?
   
   
10. Are there any signs that I should be on the lookout for that may indicate a learning and/or developmental problem in my child?