16mnth development

[Jac]

hey no way would my toddler know 10 words to say..

Just like most other developmental milestones, the development of language/communication has a range of NORMAL varience from child to child. I think what is important, is that your 15-18mth old child is starting to attempt to communicate with you (any method including gesture and grunts) and is showing and understading of some familiar, simple, verbal directions. An interest in communication, and an attempt at some verbal communication is the key at this age. Don't worry if your child does not have 10 words, so long as they are starting to make and copy words. Lists like this can be worrying if you don't have professional advice about why they are developed.