Baby Language Development Milestones
Language development is an essential aspect of your baby's growth. Here are some milestones to watch for during their first years of life.
0-3 Months
- Responds to sounds and voices
- Makes cooing noises
- Starts to smile in response to caregiver's voice
4-6 Months
- Babbles and makes a variety of sounds
- Recognizes familiar voices
- Laughs and vocalizes excitement
7-12 Months
- Imitates sounds and speech patterns
- Begins to understand simple words like "no" and "bye-bye"
- May say their first word
1-2 Years
- Has a vocabulary of around 50 words
- Begins combining words to form simple sentences
- Follows simple commands and understands basic questions
By encouraging your baby's language development through reading, talking, and singing, you can help them build their communication skills.
