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Episode #6: How many words should my 18-month-old be saying?

Release Date: 01/12/2025

Talk it Out with Wee Talkers

We’ve loved connecting with you in Season 1 of Talk It Out with Wee Talkers! While we take a short break to prepare for Season 2, we want to share some helpful resources for you. In This Episode, We Cover: How to submit a question for Season 2: Visit to record and send us your question about baby or toddler speech and language development. The Wee Talkers Blog: Explore helpful articles on topics like "what to do if your toddler isn’t talking," book recommendations, and indoor activities for toddlers at . Our online courses: Learn how to support your child’s language development...

Episode #10: What to Do When You Can’t Understand Your Toddler

Talk it Out with Wee Talkers

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Episode #6: How many words should my 18-month-old be saying?

Talk it Out with Wee Talkers

Welcome to another episode of the Wee Talkers Talk It Out podcast! In this episode, Carly and Katie, pediatric speech-language pathologists and moms, answer one of the most common questions they hear from parents: "How many words should my 18-month-old be saying?" What We’ll Cover: Typical Word Count: How many words you can expect from your toddler by 18 months—and why the range varies so much. What Counts as a Word?: Surprising examples, including animal sounds, exclamations, and partial words, and how to recognize true words in your toddler’s speech. Tracking Progress: Simple tips for...

Episode #5: My Toddler Doesn’t Pronounce Words Clearly–a dive into typical toddler speech “mistakes”

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"How many words should my 18-month-old be saying?"

What We’ll Cover:

Typical Word Count: How many words you can expect from your toddler by 18 months—and why the range varies so much.
What Counts as a Word?: Surprising examples, including animal sounds, exclamations, and partial words, and how to recognize true words in your toddler’s speech.
Tracking Progress: Simple tips for keeping track of your child’s growing vocabulary and understanding how a variety of words (not just nouns!) helps grow their two word combinations.

Resources Mentioned:

Download our free toddler communication milestone checklist to track your child’s language development: weetalkers.com/toddler
Want to learn more about toddler speech sounds? Check out Episode 5 of this podcast season.

A Note of Encouragement:

Carly and Katie remind parents that every child develops at their own pace, and there’s support available if you’re feeling concerned. You’re not in this alone!

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