How many words should my child be using?

Written By Emma Hackett

Another one of those milestones which parents have to keep track of.. there are loads!

So, I have made an easy visual to help you along your way. Feel free to get in touch and I can send you a copy!

An important note which I feel I must bring up - we count lots of things as words! Here are a few examples which you may have not initially ‘counted’ as words:

  • SOUND EFFECTS: During play, does your child meaningfully and consistently use language like “beep beep”? Well, this counts as a word!

  • ANIMAL SOUNDS: “oink”, “moo”… the list goes on

  • APPROXIMATIONS: Your child might say ‘ba’ for ball

Key point for counting a word in your child’s vocabulary, is that they use it CONSISTENTLY and MEANINGFULLY.

If you have any concerns regarding your child’s expressive language development, please touch base!

Emma Hackett

Emma is a freelance Australian designer specialising in graphic & web design services for new and existing businesses. My mission is to enhance the way your clientele perceive and interact with your business by creating effective, functional and memorable visual communications. Whilst following your brief, I will also offer expertise in terms of functionality and aesthetic to make sure the end result is something we are both proud of! My personal aesthetic is very much a 'less is more' approach. I love spacious design, beautiful imagery and creating communications that accentuate a brand's values and provide a pleasant experience for their target market.

https://emmahackett.design
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