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Toddler not pointing at 14 months - is this a flag?

Read pointing is a key milestone. Mine doesn't point. Makes eye contact, responds to name, engages socially. Should I ask GP?

4 Replies

happy-turtle 4/29/2026

Are they reaching/grabbing for things they want? Sometimes 'pointing' looks different early on.

giggly-dove 4/29/2026

Pointing typically 12-15mo. At 14mo I'd not panic but mention at next check-up.

cozy-turtle 5/1/2026

Mine started pointing at 16mo. NT and totally fine.

lovely-penguin 5/5/2026

If everything else is on track, give it another 2 months and revisit. Many babies start pointing closer to 18mo.