Make single syllables or two syllables, such as “ba,” “da” or “ka” or “baba,” “dada” or “gaga”
Listen to sounds from themselves and others
At age 10 months, your baby can...
Look at people and objects when named
Wave in response to “bye bye”
Might say “mama” or “dada”
Shout to get your attention
Use babbling sounds like real words
Play peek-a-boo
Repeat a sound or series of sounds
At age 12 months, your baby can...
Point to 2 body parts on themselves when you say their names
Follow simple directions
Point to objects for you to get them
Copy familiar words
Say 2 or 3 words besides “mama” or “dada”
Make 3 animal sounds
Rev. 9/2018. Reviewed by the MGfC Family Advisory Council. Mass General for Children and Massachusetts General Hospital do not endorse any of the brands listed on this handout. This handout is intended to provide health information so that you can be better informed. It is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to treatment of any medical conditions.
