And he needs your help more than ever to learn about the language of life. Baby can stand alone. He drinks from a cup. Baby communicates his wants with gestures and words instead of cries. He talks in conversational gibberish.
All babies have their own internal developmental timetable.
If you have concerns about your baby's development, discuss them with her doctor. Talk simply, talk often. Use simple, one-word labels to identify every component of your child's life. Go for a stroller ride and point to every tree, flower, or bird you pass by. Continually name all the objects in his bedroom and the toys in his closet.