🧒 Child health
Is your child's development falling behind? Check against the NHC warning signs by age
A parent self-check based on the China NHC developmental warning-signs screen. It covers 8 key age points across 0-3 years (3, 6, 8, 12, 18 months and 2, 2.5, 3 years), with 4 warning signs at each point. Choose your child's current age point and check each item — any single match (a positive) suggests development may need attention, and seeing a doctor promptly is advised. Early detection and early intervention matter greatly.
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For ages 0-3; choose the age point matching your child's current age
Common questions
Does one positive item definitely mean a problem?
Not necessarily. A positive warning sign only means further attention and assessment are warranted; it does not equal a diagnosis of developmental delay or any disease. It is designed to over-prompt rather than miss cases, so some children who screen positive turn out fine on assessment. But if any item is positive, the safe step is to see a doctor.
My child is older/younger than the listed ages — which do I pick?
Pick the age point closest to but not exceeding your child's current age. For a 10-month-old, use the 8-month group; for a 20-month-old, use the 18-month group. For a premature child, use corrected age and consult a doctor.
Can this replace a hospital check?
No. It is a home screening prompt to help you decide whether to seek care. A true developmental assessment is done by a child-health or developmental-behavioral pediatrician using professional scales.
A warning sign is positive — what should I do?
Don't panic, but don't delay. Take your child to a reputable child-health or developmental-behavioral pediatrics clinic and tell the doctor what you checked. Many developmental issues respond better the earlier they are addressed.
Pick your child's age and check in one minute
Start free assessment →This tool is for self-screening reference only. It does not constitute a diagnosis and does not replace an in-person assessment by a doctor. If you have concerns, seek care promptly.
Source: China NHC developmental warning-signs screen (0-3y)