First word – By the time babies are a year old, they will probably have said their first word, and maybe one or two more. A baby's first word usually comes anywhere between 10 and 15 months.

Do babies make sounds at 2 months?

Some babies begin to make some vowel sounds (like "ah-ah" or "ooh-ooh") at about 2 months. Your baby will "talk" to you with a variety of sounds, and also will also smile at you and wait for your response, and respond to your smiles with his or her own. Your baby may even mimic your facial expressions.

What age can a baby hold a rattle?

At age 3-6 months babies are able to grasp toys and love baby rattles that make noise. From 6-9 months babies are developing the ability to master new fine motor skills. With this increased dexterity, babys like toys that are interactive with buttons, music, and lights they can command.