Read and Respond

Activity

Read to Baby frequently. Baby is old enough now to point out things in a story that interests them. Name the objects in pictures as you read about them and ask Baby to point them out.

Helps Baby develop language skills.

Related Milestones

Responds to yes/no questions with head shake/nod

16-18 Months

Responds to questions

16-18 Months

Continues to produce speech-like babbling

16-18 Months

Related Abilities

Points to objects of interest (13-18 months)

Is able to locate objects you are pointing to (13-18 months)

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