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Language development: Speech milestones for babies
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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 doctor
By the end of 24 months
By the end of 24 months, your child might:
- Use simple phrases, such as "more milk"
- Ask one- to two-word questions, such as "Go bye-bye?"
- Follow simple commands and understand simple questions
- Speak about 50 or more words
- Speak well enough to be understood at least half the time by you or other primary caregivers
