Language and Hearing

Some general milestones.

These are the approximate ages when your child will start to develop new skills.

Newborn                    Blinks or quietens to sound
           
0-1 month                  Soft gurgling noises when spoken to
           
1-3 months                Turns to sound at ear level
           
1½-5 months             Squeals
           
3½-7½ months          Turns towards voices
           
6-10 months              Says ‘Dada’ or ‘Mama’ to everyone
           
10-15 months            Says ‘Dada’ or ‘Mama’ to parents

12-20 months            3 words as well as 'Dada' and 'Mama'

14-24 months            Puts 2 words together

2-4 years                   Gives first and last name

This is meant to act as a guide if you believe your child differs from the normal development of children of their age please ask you GP for advice.

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