One of the milestones that frequently causes parents great anxiety is the development of speech. Those initial babblings that sound like words are celebrated, but later, some parents wonder if their child's ability to talk is delayed. This article outlines important aspects of speech development.
Girls seem to develop the ability to communicate earlier than boys.
Language can develop smoothly and continuously, or in jumps and spurts. Because the development of speech varies, it is important not to compare your child's language development to other children's language development. If you suspect your child is having a delay in either receptive or expressive language, discuss your concerns with your family physician or pediatrician. Milestones in Speech Development At 7 days of age, an infant can distinguish her mother' s voice from another woman's voice. At 2 weeks of age, an infant can distinguish her father's voice from another man's voice.