I should be…
- Starting to understand some familiar words, like ‘juice’ and ‘ball’.
- Beginning to understand by using context (e.g. I know someone is going when they wave and say ‘bye bye’)
- Understanding tone (the rise and fall in talking) in questions (e.g. “where’s Daddy?”)
- Making sounds to get attention and show enjoyment
- Pointing and pulling an adult towards what I want
- Making babbling sounds for fun and sometimes to try and talk to others
- Starting to use a few words and gestures meaningfully (e.g. “gone”, or I might raise my hands for “up”)
- Listening to talking and enjoying the rhythm of people’s voice
Don’t worry if…
- My words are unclear
- I am easily distracted
Seek advice if…
- I’m not understanding any familiar words
- I’m not turning my head when someone comes in a room or towards new noises