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Pathways app vs CDC Milestone Tracker — what's the difference?

Common questionAnswered by Wermom EditorialUpdated June 11, 2026

Both are free, both are evidence-based. What does Pathways do that CDC doesn't?

A question we hear often from parents. Here is our editorial team's evidence-based answer.

Wermom Editorial answer

Wermom Editorial TeamWermom Editorial· May 20, 2026
Pathways scored 79/100 in our 2025 review. CDC's app is more checklist; Pathways adds video demonstrations of milestone behaviors. We recommend stacking them with no overlap concern.
Related authority guidance: CDC developmental milestones

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