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Speech & Language Milestones
2 to 3 years

  •  Uses word combinations often but may occasionally repeat some words or phrases such as, "baby – baby – baby sit down" or "I want – I want juice."

  •  Tries to get your attention by saying, "Look at me!"

  •  Says their name when asked.

  •  Uses some plural words like birds or toys.

  •  Uses –ing verbs like eating or running. Adds –ed to the end of words to talk about past actions, like looked or played.

  •  Gives reasons for things and events, like saying that they need a coat when it’s cold outside.

  •  Asks why and how.

  •  Answers questions like “What do you do when you are sleepy?” or “Which one can you wear?”

  •  Correctly produces p, b, m, h, w, d, and n in words.

  •  Correctly produces most vowels in words.

  •  Speech is becoming clearer but may not be understandable to unfamiliar listeners or to people who do not know your child.

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