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Speech, language and feeding milestones

Explore communication, language and feeding milestones from birth to 5 years. Choose your child's age range to get started.

Choose your child's age range.

If your child was born more than 3 weeks early, use their adjusted age (actual age minus weeks early) until their 2nd birthday. After that, use their actual age.

Child already 5? The 4–5 years section shows skills most children develop by age 5. If you're concerned, speak to a healthcare professional.

These milestones describe skills most children develop by the end of each age range. Every child develops differently. This information is not a diagnosis or a substitute for professional advice. If you have concerns about your child's communication, hearing, eating or drinking, speak with a qualified healthcare professional.