Baby language development stages?
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4 aylık bebek annesi · Development
I'm wondering: baby language development stages. As someone experienced, what would you recommend?
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Baby language development varies from person to person, but there's a general roadmap. How old is your baby? If you share that, I can give you more specific things for their age.
In brief: 0–6 months is the stage of crying, cooing, and imitating sounds. 6–12 months is the stage of repeating syllables—sounds like "ba-ba," "da-da." 12–18 months is the beginning of first meaningful words, and 18–24 months is word explosion and two-word sentences starting.
My most important advice: speak to your baby face-to-face, making eye contact, slowly and clearly. Read books to them, name what they see. Even if they don't answer, repeat the sounds they make—this teaches them how to take conversational turns.
I should also note that screen time doesn't contribute to language development and can actually delay it. Under age 2, screens are not recommended (WHO and AAP).
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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