Every child is unique, and there can be significant variation in language development patterns. Stages from 0 to 3 First year Regarding the development of speech and language, both monolingual and multilingual children typically progress through several stages. These stages include cooing , which occurs from around one to six months old, followed by babbling between four to ten months old. Around nine to twelve months old, children often engage in jargon , a stage characterized by expressive but unintelligible sounds. Finally, as they approach their first birthday, children typically begin speaking their first words . ⇒ cooing recognises parent's voice and make eye contact. ⇒ babbling no bilabial sounds to get attention. ⇒ imitation of sounds two-three syllable words and understands frequently used words. Uses gestures and pointing to help communicate.