Toddlers often let you know what they think – and what they want! Here you’ll find out what language development looks like for a toddler between one and two years old.
Toddlers’ language skills are fast growing and filled with emotion. Here’s what you can expect at this age:
Responding to simple, one-step requests like, “Give to mama”
Doing basic gestures (shaking head “no” or waving “hello”)
Trying to say words they hear around them
Saying “mama” and “dada” or other commonly used names/terms
Pointing to a few body parts when asked
Responding to simple questions, like “Who’s that?” or “Where’s your shoe?”
Listening to simple stories, songs, and rhymes
Pointing to and starting to name pictures in a book
Using p, b, m, h, and w sounds in words
Asking simple questions, like “What's that?” or“Where is it?”
Starting to put two words together, like "more water.”
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QUICK TIP: Remember that every toddler is unique and may develops at different rates. If you're concerned about your child's development in any way, talk to your pediatrician or family doctor
