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 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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