6 Months
At this age, she babbles, using three or four different sounds. Talking back to her when she does this encourages her speech development.

1 Year
The majority of children have said their first identifiable single word by their first birthday. Show her that you're pleased with her progress.

2 Years
She can now use lots of words, combining them into two-word phrases or even short sentences. Ask her to point to and name body parts, such as eyes, nose and feet.

3 Years
Your child is now a confident speaker, using nouns and adjectives. Be patient with her endless questions - she uses language as part of her learning.

4 Years
The range of her speech has vastly improved. She can identify and name individual colours, and she loves it when you listen to her stories and adventures.

5 Years
She speaks confidently and clearly to other children and adults. However, she still needs your love and encouragement to improve her listening skills even more.

Ages quoted are only examples, and individual children will vary. Speak to your health visitor if you are concerned about your child's development.