episode #6: How many words should my 18-month-old be saying?

 
 
 
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Welcome to another episode of the Wee Talkers Talk It Out podcast! In this episode, Carly and Katie, pediatric speech-language pathologists and moms, answer one of the most common questions they hear from parents:

"How many words should my 18-month-old be saying?"

In this episode, We WILL COVER:

  • Typical Word Count: How many words you can expect from your toddler by 18 months—and why the range varies so much.

  • What Counts as a Word?: Surprising examples, including animal sounds, exclamations, and partial words, and how to recognize true words in your toddler’s speech.

  • Tracking Progress: Simple tips for keeping track of your child’s growing vocabulary and understanding how a variety of words (not just nouns!) helps grow their two word combinations.

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