Language
Babbling
Typical age: 6 months
Babbling, repeating consonant-vowel combinations like 'ba-ba' or 'da-da', is one of the earliest signs of language development. It shows your baby is experimenting with sounds and learning the rhythm of conversation.
Signs to Look For
- ✓Makes strings of consonant-vowel sounds (ba-ba, da-da, ma-ma)
- ✓Varies pitch and volume when vocalizing
- ✓Babbles back when you talk to them
- ✓May combine different syllables together
When to Talk to Your Pediatrician
Every child develops at their own pace. However, talk to your doctor if you notice:
- •No babbling by 9 months
- •Only makes vowel sounds (no consonants) by 7 months
- •Seems not to respond to sounds or voices
- •Has stopped making sounds they previously made
Keep track of every milestone
Check them off as they happen and see what's coming next, based on the same CDC guidelines.
Open the milestone trackerBased on CDC developmental milestones. This is informational only, not medical advice. Every child develops differently. Consult your pediatrician with any concerns.