Category Speech Milestones

Most babies say their first word around their first birthday, often “mama”, “dada” or a word for something they love, like “ba” for ball. But the normal range is wide: some babies start a little before 12 months, and many…

By 18 months, most toddlers try to say at least three words besides “mama” or “dada”, according to the CDC’s milestones. Many say more, and the range is wide: what matters most is that your toddler is steadily adding words,…