At 18 months old, children typically say around 5 to 20 words. However, this can vary widely from child to child. Some toddlers might say only a few words, while others may have a vocabulary of 50 words or more by this age.
What to Expect at 18 Months:
- Vocabulary size: Usually 5–20 words.
- Common words: Simple nouns (like "mama," "dada," "ball"), basic verbs, and familiar objects.
- Understanding: They understand many more words than they can say.
- Communication: May use gestures, pointing, and sounds to communicate.
When to Be Concerned:
If your child isn’t saying any words or seems not to understand simple instructions by 18 months, it might be a good idea to talk with a pediatrician or speech-language pathologist for an evaluation. Would you like tips on how to encourage language development at this age?
