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At what age should a child start talking?

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Most children typically begin to say their first words around 12 months of age, often "mama" or "dada," and by 18 months, they may use between 6 to 20 simple words.

Most children typically begin to say their first words around 12 months of age, often "mama" or "dada," and by 18 months, they may use between 6 to 20 simple words.

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