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  • To introduce and describe the NIH Baby Toolbox, a novel assessment battery for infants.
  • To provide a "common currency" for developmental research across various fields.
  • To offer an extension of the NIH Toolbox for use in younger populations.

Main Methods:

  • Normed on a nationally representative sample of 2515 US infants and toddlers (16 days to 48 months).
  • Sample weighted to match US Census demographics for representativeness.
  • Scores analyzed using generalized additive models for age-based reference values.

Main Results:

  • The study successfully normed a comprehensive battery of cognitive, motor, and social-emotional assessments for infants.
  • Reference values and standard deviations were established across relevant age ranges.
  • The norming process minimized bias and maximized the precision of estimates.

Conclusions:

  • The NIH Baby Toolbox provides a valuable, efficient, and standardized resource for infant assessment.
  • This tool will support critical research in infant neurological and behavioral health.
  • It serves as a foundation for future studies on early development.