Speech and Language Development

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Language is an important skill. It all starts with talking to your baby, even before your baby is born.

• By 2 months of age, a baby is able to make a few different sounds.
• By 4 months, your baby can "answer" you with sounds like coos or gurgles.
• By 6 months, a baby seems to respond to some words, including their own name.
• By 9 months, babies can understand short instructions and make sounds to get your attention.
• At a year of age, they try to put sounds together like they are talking!  Your 12 month old should also use 3 or more words, although they may not be clear enough for everyone to understand.¹