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Speech Milestones by Age

Speech milestones are a helpful way to track a child's development and identify any potential delays. However, it's important to remember that children develop at their own pace, and these milestones are just a guide.

Here are some typical speech milestones by age:

Birth to 3 Months:

  • Coos and gurgles
  • Makes vowel sounds like "ah" and "oo"
  • Responds to changes in tone of voice
  • Begins to babble (strings of consonant and vowel sounds)

4 to 7 Months:

  • Babbles with more variation
  • Turns head towards sounds
  • Responds to his or her name
  • Makes sounds like "mama" and "dada" (not necessarily referring to specific parents)

8 to 11 Months:

  • Understands simple words like "no" and "bye-bye"
  • Uses gestures like waving and pointing
  • Says a few words with meaning (e.g., "mama," "dada," "ball")
  • Babbles with intonation that sounds like speech

12 to 17 Months:

  • Understands simple phrases and commands
  • Follows one-step instructions (e.g., "Give me the ball")
  • Says 2-3 words to label objects
  • Tries to imitate words

18 to 23 Months:

  • Vocabulary of 50 words (pronunciation may be unclear)
  • Asks for common foods by name
  • Makes animal sounds
  • Starts to combine words (e.g., "more milk")
  • Begins to use pronouns (e.g., "mine")

24 to 35 Months:

  • Uses 2-word phrases consistently
  • Follows two-step instructions
  • Answers simple questions
  • Starts to use plurals and past tense verbs
  • Engages in pretend play

36 to 47 Months:

  • Understands complex instructions (e.g., "Put your toys in the basket")
  • Uses 3-4 word phrases
  • Tells stories
  • Asks "why" questions
  • Uses irregular past tense verbs (e.g., "ran," "fell")

48 Months and Up:

  • Speech is easily understandable
  • Uses complex sentences
  • Tells stories with a beginning, middle, and end
  • Jokes and riddles
  • Uses humor and sarcasm

If you are concerned about your child's speech development, it is important to talk to your doctor or a speech-language pathologist. They can assess your child's individual needs and recommend appropriate interventions.

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