Most 18 month olds should be saying at least 20 words although it's normal for some 18 month olds to not say many words or any at all.
18 month olds should use least 20 words, including different types of words, such as nouns (“baby”, “cookie”), verbs (“eat”, “go”), prepositions (“up”, “down”), adjectives (“hot”, “sleepy”), and social words (“hi”, “bye”).
Try not to worry if your toddler isn't talking much at 18 months.
The age at which children learn to talk can vary widely.
Ideally, by 18 months, your child should know between six and 20 words, and understand many more.
If your little one can say fewer than six words, speak to your health visitor or GP for advice.
An 18 month old should know at least 2 body parts.
The naming of 2 body parts is normal for an 18 month old.
Between 18 and 30 months the toddler should learn to identify 6 out of 8 body parts.
Conjugate eye movements and the near reflex can be tested with an interesting object like a finger puppet.
Facial movement is noted as the toddler smiles.
An 18 month old baby can walk.
Some babies can actually begin walking some by the age of 8 months old although they still may need some help to walk without falling.
By 18 months old the baby should be able to walk without assistance.
From a very young age, your baby strengthens their muscles, slowly preparing to take their first steps.
Usually between 6 and 13 months, your baby will crawl.
Between 9 and 12 months, they'll pull themselves up.
And between the ages 8 and 18 months, they'll walk for the first time.
Learning to stand too early should not concern parents either.
As early as 6 months your baby might be trying out his or her legs!
While it's a common concern that early standers may become bowlegged, you shouldn't worry.
Most toddlers begin walking between 11 and 16 months of age, although some don't start until 18 months.
If, however, your child is unable to stand, support themselves, or walk by the age of 18 months, this should prompt attention from a pediatrician.