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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.

Language Enrichment for the Unborn Activities to Connect and Stimulate Language Development It is not a myth that babies can hear and process speech even before birth, particularly when it comes to the mother's voice. In fact, they are capable of slowing down their heart rate and experiencing a sense of calmness as a response. Interestingly, this effect is more pronounced when the mother speaks her native language as opposed to a foreign language. Many of us have directly or indirectly experienced the soothing effect that a mother's voice can have on an unborn baby and later on a newborn.