hamburgerIcon

Orders

login

Profile

Profile
Mylo Joyful DaysSkin Care
Skin Brightening
Anti Ageing
Skin Hydration
Acne and Blemishes
Dry and Dull Skin
Dark Circles
Skin Care Super Saver Combos
Hair Care
Hairfall
Dry and Damaged Hair
Hair Growth
Super Saver Combos
Preg & Moms
Boost Breast Milk Supply
Breast Pump
Fertility
Stretch Marks Care
Maternity Wear
Maternity Gear
Baby Care
Diapers & WipesBaby DiapersCloth DiapersBaby WipesSuper Saver Combos
Baby WellnessDiaper Rash Mosquito Repellent Anti-ColicSuper Saver Combo
Baby CareSkinHairBath & BodySuper Saver Combos
Feeding & LactationFeeding BottleSipperBreast PumpTeethers & NibblersGrooved NippleNursing PadsSuper Saver Combos
Baby ClothingLaundry DetergentBaby TowelCap, Mittens & BootiesSocksWrappersWinter Clothing
Baby GearCarriersStrollersDiaper BagBathtubs and Potty Seat Carry NestDry SheetBaby Pillow
Diapers
Baby Diapers
Cloth Diapers
Baby Wipes
Super Saver Combos
More
Bath & BodyBody MoistureBrighteningTan Removal
FertilityFertility For HerFertility For HimPCOSPregnancy Test KitOvulation Test Kit Super Saver Combos
HygieneUTI and Infection
WeightWeight ManagementDigestive HealthSuper Saver Combos
Daily WellnessDigestive Health
This changing weather, protect your family with big discounts! Use code: FIRST10This changing weather, protect your family with big discounts! Use code: FIRST10
ADDED TO CART SUCCESSFULLY GO TO CART
  • Home arrow
  • Language Skills arrow
  • Communication in Toddlers: Milestones & Activities arrow

In this Article

    Communication in Toddlers: Milestones & Activities

    Language Skills

    Communication in Toddlers: Milestones & Activities

    Updated on 3 November 2023

    Toddlers are cute and we can go on and on about how pleasing their tone and words sound. They can be the highlight of a person’s boring or stressful day. However, along with enjoying their cuteness, it is also important to keep a check on communication in toddlers. What they and when they learn is very important to track.

    There are plenty of toddler communication activities that you can carry out to improvise their communication skills and to make them feel important and heard.

    Why Is Communication Important For Toddlers?

    The following reasons sum up for the importance of communication with children:

    1. Children taught excellent communication techniques can better express themselves and communicate their emotions.

    2. Communicating effectively with others can help people learn and exchange information meaningfully.

    3. Effective communication will improve your child's relationship with you and others.

    4. Children who struggle with language development may go on to have behavioural disorders such as depression, social disengagement, and low self-esteem.

    5. Soft and gentle communication helps children feel secure and safe within themselves.

    You may like : How to Improve Vocabulary for Toddlers?

    What Are The Common Toddler Communication Milestones?

    While every kid develops their language skills quickly, some toddler communication milestones can be used to estimate when a child is on track for their age group. This is useful for doctors and other medical professionals in determining if and when a child needs further care.

    12 months

    By the time your child is 12 months, they may exhibit the following toddler communication milestones:

    • Imitate sounds.

    • Start learning to identify words associated with items, such as "ball"

    • Turn around and follow the direction of sound.

    • Start understanding what simple instructions mean. For example- sit down

    • Start saying a few common words such as "Mumma", "Bhua", "Papa".

    18 months

    By the time your child is 18 months old, they may exhibit the following toddler communication milestones:

    • Learn the names of familiar people, things, and body parts

    • Follow simple instructions with hand signals.

    • Say upto 10 words.

    24 months

    By the time your child is 24 months old, they may exhibit the following toddler communication milestones:

    • Use simple words and phrases like "more milk."

    • Ask questions with one or two words, like "Will you go bye-bye?"

    • Follow simple instructions and get simple answers.

    • Talk about 50 words or more.

    • Talk well enough that you or other primary caregivers can understand you at least half of the time.

    How Can I Improve My Toddler's Communication Skills?

    When you take the time to build strong communication with children, you give them a leg up in learning to communicate with others. In addition to strengthening your bond, this shows your child that you care about what they have to say about how they feel.

    Some suggestions are as follows:

    1. Make an effort to sit down and have a conversation with one another. One good opportunity for this is during family dinners.

    2. You should talk to your kid without distractions, so put away the phone, internet, and TV. This demonstrates that you are immersed in the conversation at hand.

    3. Go around and chat about mundane topics. If you and your child have a habit of talking often, discussing serious or complicated topics may be less of a struggle.

    4. You should feel comfortable expressing a wide range of emotions, from rage to joy to irritation to fear and anxiety. Your kid will gain a "feelings vocabulary" from this. Yet, waiting until strong emotions, like wrath, have subsided before discussing them is preferable.

    5. Pay attention to your child's nonverbal cues and attempt to respond to them as well as their words. "You're really quiet this afternoon," for instance. "Was there a problem at school?"

    6. You can start a dialogue with your child by asking, "What do you think about it, Udit?"

    Also read: Amazing Ways to Help Your Toddler Talk

    How To Encourage Verbal Communication In Toddlers?

    Toddlers do not require "teaching" to acquire language skills. The best way for your child to learn language skills is to talk with you and others often. Of course, you can try out the toddler communication activities, but talking to them is the best way possible.

    While you're together, tuning in and taking note of your kid's passions is the name of the game. Then you can comment or ask questions, and your child will have time to answer. Your toddler may point to a butterfly in the garden, and you may point out to the same butterfly and say “Look at the small little butterfly, I'm curious what it's up to.” Then observe your kid's reaction.

    Always give your child time to find the right words while having these kinds of conversations with them. Here, you should refrain from interrupting your child or finishing their sentences.

    Also read : Signs & Symptoms of ADHD in Children

    Conclusion

    You can improve communication in toddlers by engaging in simple, meaningful conversations with them. Then, teach your kid the basics of conversational structure and inspire them to use language to make sense of the world. However, it is important to remember that toddler communication milestones are just for reference. Do not stress about it and stress your child in return.

    References

    1. Bell J, Condren M.(2016). Communication Strategies for Empowering and Protecting Children. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther.

    2. Cates CB, Dreyer BP, Berkule SB, White LJ, Arevalo JA, Mendelsohn AL.(2012). Infant communication and subsequent language development in children from low-income families

    Is this helpful?

    thumbs_upYes

    thumb_downNo

    Written by

    Khushboo Jain

    Get baby's diet chart, and growth tips

    Download Mylo today!
    Download Mylo App

    Related Questions

    • Influenza and boostrix injection kisiko laga hai kya 8 month pregnancy me and q lagta hai ye plz reply me

      arrow
    • Hai.... My last period was in feb 24. I tested in 40 th day morning 3:30 .. That is faint line .. I conculed mylo thz app also.... And I asked tha dr wait for 3 to 5 days ... Im also waiting ... Then I test today 4:15 test is sooooo faint ... And I feel in ma body no pregnancy symptoms. What can I do .

      arrow
    • Baby kicks KB Marta hai Plz tell mi

      arrow
    • PCOD kya hota hai

      arrow
    • How to detect pcos

      arrow

    RECENTLY PUBLISHED ARTICLES

    our most recent articles

    foot top wavefoot down wave

    AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

    Awards

    Mylo wins Forbes D2C Disruptor award

    Awards

    Mylo wins The Economic Times Promising Brands 2022

    AS SEEN IN

    Mylo Logo

    Start Exploring

    wavewave
    About Us
    Mylo_logo
    At Mylo, we help young parents raise happy and healthy families with our innovative new-age solutions:
    • Mylo Care: Effective and science-backed personal care and wellness solutions for a joyful you.
    • Mylo Baby: Science-backed, gentle and effective personal care & hygiene range for your little one.
    • Mylo Community: Trusted and empathetic community of 10mn+ parents and experts.