0 to 6 Months

Although your baby can’t fully understand what you're saying, he or she is learning fast. Babies learn to talk by listening to the voices and sounds all around them, and they learn according to their own timetable. This video looks at some of the milestones your baby should reach by 6 months of age, and some simple ways that you can support his or her growing communication skills.

Concerned about your child’s speech and language development?

If at any stage you have concerns about your child’s communication development, don’t hesitate to talk to your healthcare provider, your local health unit, or your local preschool speech and language program. Residents in the Eastern Ontario Health Unit region can call the EOHU at 613-933-1375 or 1-800-267-7120 for information about the Words in Bloom speech and language development program.

6 to 12 Months

Between 6 and 12 months of age, your baby continues to experiment with sounds. Although she's been "communicating" in her own way since birth, she now realizes that her voice is an effective tool. This video demonstrates some of the milestones your baby should reach by 12 months of age, and some simple ways that you can support his or her growing communication skills.

Concerned about your child’s speech and language development?

If at any stage you have concerns about your child’s communication development, don’t hesitate to talk to your healthcare provider, your local health unit, or your local preschool speech and language program. Residents in the Eastern Ontario Health Unit region can call the EOHU at 613-933-1375 or 1-800-267-7120 for information about the Words in Bloom speech and language development program.

12 to 18 Months

Between 12 to 18 months of age, your child is starting to make more sounds, and is using some words. Although you may not understand everything he is saying… your words of encouragement will let him know he’s on the right track. This video demonstrates some of the milestones your baby should reach by 18 months of age, and some simple ways that you can support his or her growing communication skills.

Concerned about your child’s speech and language development?

If at any stage you have concerns about your child’s communication development, don’t hesitate to talk to your healthcare provider, your local health unit, or your local preschool speech and language program. Residents in the Eastern Ontario Health Unit region can call the EOHU at 613-933-1375 or 1-800-267-7120 for information about the Words in Bloom speech and language development program.

18 to 24 Months

By 18 to 24 months of age, your child’s vocabulary and communication skills are rapidly expanding. He’s learned more words and is beginning to put them together to make short sentences! This video demonstrates some of the milestones your toddler should reach by 24 months of age, and some simple ways that you can support his or her growing communication skills.

Concerned about your child’s speech and language development?

If at any stage you have concerns about your child’s communication development, don’t hesitate to talk to your healthcare provider, your local health unit, or your local preschool speech and language program. Residents in the Eastern Ontario Health Unit region can call the EOHU at 613-933-1375 or 1-800-267-7120 for information about the Words in Bloom speech and language development program.

2 to 3 Years

Between the ages of 2 to 3 years, your child’s vocabulary is growing daily. She’s becoming skilled at speaking in short sentences. And though she probably won’t be able to pronounce all her words clearly, most people should be able to understand at least half of what she says. This video demonstrates some of the milestones your child should reach by age 3, and some simple ways that you can support his or her growing communication skills.

Concerned about your child’s speech and language development?

If at any stage you have concerns about your child’s communication development, don’t hesitate to talk to your healthcare provider, your local health unit, or your local preschool speech and language program. Residents in the Eastern Ontario Health Unit region can call the EOHU at 613-933-1375 or 1-800-267-7120 for information about the Words in Bloom speech and language development program.

3 to 4 Years

The year between the ages of 3 and 4 is an exciting one! Your child’s ability to communicate takes a giant leap during this year. By the age of 4, your child’s grasp on language allows him to express his needs and feelings clearly... which means that there may be less frustration and fewer tantrums caused by communication breakdowns.

This video demonstrates some of the milestones your child should reach by age 4, and some simple ways that you can support his or her growing communication skills.

Concerned about your child’s speech and language development?

If at any stage you have concerns about your child’s communication development, don’t hesitate to talk to your healthcare provider, your local health unit, or your local preschool speech and language program. Residents in the Eastern Ontario Health Unit region can call the EOHU at 613-933-1375 or 1-800-267-7120 for information about the Words in Bloom speech and language development program.

4 to 5 Years

Between the ages of 4 and 5 years, your child has probably become quite good at expressing himself and at telling longer stories. And although he’s got lots of energy, he also has a longer attention span now than he did when he was younger.

This video demonstrates some of the milestones your child should reach by age 5, and some simple ways that you can support his or her growing communication skills.

Concerned about your child’s speech and language development?

If at any stage you have concerns about your child’s communication development, don’t hesitate to talk to your healthcare provider, your local health unit, or your local preschool speech and language program. Residents in the Eastern Ontario Health Unit region can call the EOHU at 613-933-1375 or 1-800-267-7120 for information about the Words in Bloom speech and language development program.