Hi everyone,

My little girl is 17 months old. She chatters constantly but I can't make any sense of it. She says mum, dad, broom-broom for car, tickle and uh-oh (they're the only ones that are really obvious) but doesn't say much else, just HEAPS of gibberish, she is rarely quiet. She gestures and has loads of facial expressions. It's like she's having a proper conversation only none of it makes sense to me. She started walking at 12 months on the dot so she's not delayed with her motor skills. Another little girl that we know who is 4 days younger than my DD says heaps of words and copies words that her mum says. Just wondering what's normal ie the range of ages that kids started to speak. I know there must be huge variation like everything. Just looking for some reassurance. Thanks in advance :-)
- Nik