The United States Doesnât Spend Enough on Its Military. Our future, and the future of our allies, depends on stronger, and yes, more expensive, armed forces. U.S. marines in Afghanistan on Oct. 9, 2009.
Most babies crawl and walk within a fairly short time period, but talking can really run the gamut. A baby of 12 months typically says one or two words, although only her parents may recognize them. By 18 months, the average baby says between five and 20 words.
The timing of certain milestones is extremely variable, especially in the area of large motor development (such as sitting, crawling, and walking). While 9 months is the average age that babies start to crawl, it's neither unusual nor abnormal for babies to put off crawling until 11 or 12 months -- or in some cases, not crawl at all. Two main factors seem to influence when babies crawl: 1. Baby's personality.