16 to 18 Months

Although your child at this age is still unable to pronounce a variety of consonants clearly and thus his pronunciation is limited, many toddlers begin to say a few words. Accordingly, verbal communication takes more and more precedent in parent to child interaction. In many cases, you may have noticed that your child understands simple instructions. It is a good idea to talk to your child about a wide variety of topics.

For every step of language development, doing simple daily activities serves as the foundation for the next stage of growth and ensures a smooth transition. Activities introduced during this period such as learning the names of body parts and pointing and tapping pictures in picture books to learn new words all act as a catalyst for your baby’s vocabulary growth.