what age do babies follow directions
By the time she's 7 months old, she'll respond to her own name, and by 8 to 12 months she'll understand simple directives such as No or Don't touch.. Around 24 months, she'll be able to talk to you in two-or three-word phrases.y 18 months, your baby should be able to understand and use some words. (In general he'll understand a word before he's able to say it himself.) And he'll be able to follow your directions, even if they involve two separate actions â for example, Pick up those building blocks and put them in the toy chest..