When Do Babies Start Talking? (Milestones, Encouragement Tips)
When do babies start talking? Find statistics, language development milestones, signs of development delays, and tips on how to encourage your baby to talk.
From Helpless To Helpful in Just One Year!
What if adult development was even near the speed of baby development? We would probably be completely burned out!
Babies follow a quite predictable line of developmental milestones during their first year. First, they just sleep, then become a bit more awake, start to smile, then talk, etc.
It is fun to know what to look for and what you can do to encourage your baby.
But don’t become competitive! Babies are different. If your baby rolls over early or late compared to the average says absolutely nothing about the prospects of him becoming a doctor or a rock star or a happy person for that matter…
Our oldest son didn’t walk until he was 20 months old. That is considered quite late by any time table. Was it a problem? No! Was he abnormal? No! He just liked crawling, I suppose!
Most kids are completely normal, whether they are early or late compared to the statistical development milestones.
Of course, if you are worried that something might be wrong with your baby, promptly talk to a pediatrician!
Below you can learn about your baby’s development month by month, answer in our baby development polls, read about warning signs, troubleshoot behaviors, and find tips on how to play to encourage your baby at different stages.
All Baby Development Articles
11-Month-Old Baby Development Milestones, Activities & Toys!
The social little 11-month-old will enjoy his meals with the rest of his family. He or she is probably "talking" too! Check our Baby Development Guide!
Your 7-Month-Old Baby Development, Sleep, Feeding, Play!
7-month-old baby development milestones to expect! A 7-month-old baby may start testing you! Also feeding, sleep, separation anxiety, fun learning activities.
My 3-Month-Old Baby Cries When Held By Others – Is This Really Normal?
My 3-month-old cries when held by others - every time! She also cries when someone new comes over. Is this normal? What can we do about it?
Your Awesome 3-Month-Old Baby – Milestones, Games, Toy Tips!
A 3-month-old baby loves meeting people, but loves mom and dad even more! Read and watch videos about milestones, games to play and toys to offer.
Your 2-Month-Old Baby Development, Sleep, and Fun
A guide to your 2-month-old baby development milestones, red flags, learning activities, and best toys! Your baby is now a more social little person. Fun!
My Baby Hates Tummy Time! 7 Helpful Tips to Make It Fun!
What to do when my baby hates tummy time? Here are tips to make the tummy time much more endurable - even fun!
When Did Your Baby Learn to Walk? (Baby Walking Poll:+400 Answers)
Babies start walking when between 8 and 20 months old. Participate in our baby walking poll and learn when other babies learned to walk too!
Your 4-Month-Old Baby: Development Milestones, Activities, Toys!
A 4-month-old baby loves laughing and playing, even on his own. He is also slowly gaining control over his body. This detailed guide will show what to expect about 4-month-old baby development, and provide tips on learning activities and the best toys!
6 Wonderful Baby Development TED Talks!
What do you know about your baby's brain? How a baby learns new words? How logical babies are? Find a few great baby development TED Talks.here!
1-Year-Old Baby Refuses Diaper Change: 8 Tips on What to Do!
Q&A: Our granddaughter is 1-year-old and refuses diaper change! She screams and escapes! Learn why toddlers and babies resist diaper change and what to do!
Baby Crawling Poll: When Did Your Baby Start Crawling And Which Style?
Babies usually start to crawl at around 6-10 months old. How about your baby? And with which crawling style? Participate in our baby crawling poll!