12/15/2025
Milestone Monday! Here are the key speech and language milestones for children ages 2–3.
By 2-3 little ones should be able to:
✅ Answers and asks questions
✅ Has mastered the following sounds: /m, p, b, t, d, n, w, h/
✅Understands simple questions and commands
✅Participates in short conversations
✅Begins to talk about feelings
✅Identifies body parts
✅Has around 200 words in vocabulary
✅Uses two-word phrases by age 2, three to seven-word phrases by age 3
Celebrating these milestones helps you stay connected to your child’s growth and communication progress. Each child moves at their own pace, but being aware of these skills can empower you to support their development.