Preemies often have two "ages" – the actual one and the corrected one. Both are allowed to be there.
What it means
- Corrected age = date of birth + the weeks that were missing until the due date.
- Many developmental steps are measured against the corrected age instead.
- Up to roughly the 2nd birthday, the corrected view is often used.
What it means in everyday life
- Comparisons with full-term babies are rarely fair.
- Milestones often come – simply at your child's own pace.
- Note both dates when you talk to your paediatrician.
When worries stay
- Name your worries clearly at routine check-ups or at the social-paediatric clinic.
- Early intervention is gentle support – not a "label".
Your child has their own timing. That's allowed to be so.