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Your Baby's Growing Vocabulary}
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Receptive Language, Vocabulary Knowledge

Your Baby's Growing Vocabulary

Your baby has been paying close attention to all that you say (time to turn on the filter, if you haven't already!), and by the time she is one years old, she'll be able to understand more than 50 words, usually the ones you use on a daily basis. You'll notice this when she responds to certain words and phrases, like "Come to Mama!" or "Snack time!" Continue to build her Vocabulary Knowledge by talking with her, face-to-face, or asking her to bring you objects and toys. You can also give her the chance to make choices, which will keep her interested in listening and being part of the conversation.

Has your baby achieved the following Receptive Language and Vocabulary Knowledge developmental milestones yet? If yes, check off all the skill(s) she has already mastered to date!

Sources: This development milestone tracker is not a learning disability screening tool or test. If you have any questions related to your child's development and learning abilities, please speak to your pediatrician and care providers for guidance and resources.