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.
Your baby's mental muscles will get a workout as well. Crawling babies develop navigation skills and memorize facts, Dr. McAllister says. For instance, they'll learn that they have to go around the coffee table and beyond the recliner to get to the basket of toys, she says.