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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
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Children learn to speak at their own pace. Development of speech, meaning how the child makes words, doesn’t happen on a tight schedule. That’s true for how well a child communicates, called language skills, as well.
Markers, known as milestones, can be a guide to how well a child is learning to talk. These milestones help healthcare professionals know when a child might need some help.