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Language development: Speech milestones for babies
When to check with your child's doctor
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By the end of 3 months
By the end of 6 months
By the end of 12 months
By the end of 18 months
By the end of 24 months
When to check with your child's healthcare professional
Content
By the end of 3 months
By the end of 6 months
By the end of 12 months
By the end of 18 months
By the end of 24 months
When to check with your child's healthcare professional
By the end of 12 months
By the end of 12 months, your child might:
- Try to copy speech sounds.
- Say a few words, such as "dada," "mama" and "uh-oh."
- Know simple commands, such as "Come here."
- Know words for common items, such as "shoe."
- Turn and look toward sounds.
