Language Development Milestones

Language development milestones are key points indicating how children typically learn to understand and use language. By around 6 months, babies often recognize familiar words and may start babbling. Between 12-18 months, they usually say their first words and begin to combine them into simple phrases. By age 2, most children can form basic sentences and understand more complex language. These milestones help track whether a child's language skills are progressing normally, but individual timing can vary. Monitoring these milestones ensures children are developing communication abilities necessary for social interaction and learning.