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.
Babies, like adults, vary considerably in their abilities. No two babies begin crawling, walking or talking at the same age, even if they're in the same family. Each child develops at an individual pace, although most children fall into a certain range for meeting developmental milestones.