How do i know if my preemie is developing correctly?

Modified scale: Motor development is the most common gauge we use for infant development.Charts used to assess motor skills are based on babies born at term.In premi's we adjust the expectations by how many weeks they were early. For example, tripod sitting for a few seconds is expected in term infants by 6m or 6m+wks premi for premi's.By 18-24m they seem to catch up. They should check this at ur checkups.

Suggestions: Hint to your family that the book "your child, birth-5" would be a nice gift from www.aap. Org firstsigns.Org is good, too. http://familydoctor.org/handouts/283.html tells you how to calculate corrected age, which is the age the baby is considered for growth & development till age 2. Your pede can refer for early intervention eval. If you have concerns. Encourage prone position while awake.