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Communication Milestones Checklist (Birth to 3 Years)

Birth to 6 Months

Responds to loud sounds

Smiles when you talk to them

Coos and makes vowel sounds

Turns head toward sounds

Makes sounds to show joy or displeasure

to 12 Months

Babbling with consonant sounds (e.g., "ba", "da")

Responds to their name

Understands "no" and other simple words

Uses gestures to communicate (e.g., waving, reaching)

Imitates sounds and actions

to 18 Months

Says first words (e.g., "mama," "dada")

Points to objects or pictures when named

Follows simple directions (e.g., “come here”)

Uses simple gestures, like shaking head for "no"

Says "uh-oh" and other simple phrases

to 24 Months

Vocabulary of 50-100 words

Combines two words to make simple phrases (e.g., "more juice")

Asks for help by pointing or vocalizing

Follows two-step directions (e.g., "pick up the toy and give it to me")

Starts to name pictures in books

to 3 Years

Vocabulary of 200-300 words

Uses three or more words in a sentence (e.g., "I want cookie")

Asks questions ("What’s that?")

Understands and uses pronouns (e.g., "I," "me," "you")

Can be understood by strangers most of the time

General Observations

Engages in conversations with adults and peers

Shows interest in stories and books

Uses language to express feelings, needs, and ideas

Enjoys singing songs and reciting nursery rhymes

Demonstrates turn-taking in conversations

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