Talking....at What Age Do Babies Start Saying Their First Words?

All kids start talking on their own time, just like walking or anything else. My first son didn't say more than "mama" "dada" at a year, while his little brother used about 10-12 words consistently at a year. My first son (now a very talkative 3-year-old) really didn't get his language "turned on" until about 2 years. Around 15 months we did teach him some basic sign language, which seemed to ease the communication frustration and didn't interfere with learning speech because we always spoke while we signed with him. Just talk to your daugther non-stop about what you're doing during the day and soon enough you won't be able to get her to stop talking! Good luck.

I have a 13mo old son who doesn't say many real words too. I have started teaching him sign language (although I work FT) and he has learned how to sign and say "all done". If you try it, be consistant and do it alot. Of course be patient and know that all kids do things at there own pace. Good Luck, W.

From my own experiences with children of all ages it really all depends on the individual child themselves, Most children I have been around really don't start talking until about 16months sometimes even a little bit older.

Hi D..... my son will be 13 months on Monday... he says mom, dad, dog, plane, no and shakes his head no, there are also a few others he says to but not many... When I took him to the pediatrician for his 12 month check up the doctor told me he was advanced for just the few words he was speaking so I wouldnt be to worried about it. I also babysat 2 twin boys.. They just turned 2 at the end of November and they just started saying there first words. your daughter isnt behind shes normal! she'll be talking before you know it