LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN INFANTS

.:. Language Development in Infants .:.

By the end of six months, infants are expected to track sounds with their eyes, react to variations in tone of voice, and become aware that toys produce sounds. Additionally, they start showing an interest in music and engage in babbling that resembles speech, using a diverse range of sounds (Mayo Clinic, Para 3).

By the end of 12 months, infants are expected to imitate speech sounds and start uttering a few words like "mama," "dada," and "hi." They should also grasp simple commands and have familiarity with common items (Mayo Clinic, Para 4).

During the initial month of life, infants start to exhibit a range of distinct cries that serve as signals for their various needs. These cries effectively communicate the requirements of the infants. Additionally, at this stage, infants begin to explore and discover their tongue (Child Care Professionals, Para. 2).

Three Months

Nine Months

At nine months old, infants typically develop the ability to point at objects using their fingers. They also begin to comprehend the words "No" and "Yes" and produce a variety of sounds. Additionally, they demonstrate the capacity to mimic movements they observe and hear (UNICEF Parenting, Para. 2).

By the age of three months, infants typically exhibit responses to loud sounds and demonstrate the ability to calm down or smile in response to spoken interactions. Furthermore, infants at this stage should start to recognize different voices and engage in cooing sounds. (Child Care Professionals, Para. 4).

Six Months

One Month

12 Months

Works Cited

“Language Development - Infants 1-4 Months.” Child Care Professionals, 17 Dec. 2016, “Speech Milestones for Babies to Look Out For.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 11 Mar. 2023, “Your Baby’s Developmental Milestones at 9 Months.” UNICEF Parenting,