Parenting a new baby comes with so many questions: How do I play with a newborn? When will he sleep through the night? How do I know whether her development is on-track? Is his temperament ‘normal’ or should I be concerned? Today we are here to help you identify developmental red flags in the first three months of your baby’s precious life.

In clinical terms, there are a few "absolute indicators," often referred to as "red flags," that identify the behavioral or developmental markers suggesting the need for further evaluation. For a parent, these "red flags" should serve as a catalyst prompting developmental screening to ensure that the child is on the right developmental path. If your child shows two or more of these signs, please ask your pediatric healthcare provider for an immediate evaluation. It is also highly recommended that whenever a parent suspects that there may be such concerns that you go through a Referral Process to ensure that your child gets the help he or she needs. Doctors used to (and some still do) take a "wait and see" approach, but today it is clear that early intervention is the key to the greatest possible outcomes for children with such issues.

Congratulations! You’re a new parent! Hallelujah for little toes and a cute nose! For the first few days and weeks, life is consumed with feeding, sleeping, and finding the time to shower! Of course your newest addition is front and center, with every aunt, cousin, co-worker, and grocery store stranger leaning in to tell you how adorable they are (duh!) as well as what you didn’t know you were already doing wrong (Gee, thanks!). All of a sudden, you’re second-guessing yourself… ‘Wait, her baby is already rolling?’ ‘When did he start sleeping through the night?! SO NOT FAIR!!’ It’s easy to get overwhelmed. Stop. Breathe. Let’s check it out.