Lots of pointing and sounds, no proper words yet. The relatives have started counting

My daughter said almost nothing until well after two, and then sentences arrived all at once. My mother-in-law had been lighting lamps over it. Every child is different, I know, but the understanding you describe is the part I would hold on to. Good that you're raising it at the check-up ❤

How many people are comparing, and do any of them see her daily? The cousin is probably older by a few months anyway. Relatives remember first words very generously.

Two languages at home is something people bring up as a reason for later talking. I've read arguments both ways and don't think it's settled. What I would not do is drop one of the languages because of family pressure. Let the doctor weigh in on that.

Our two were opposites. One talked early, the other pointed at everything until nearly two and now never stops. With the second we narrated everything we did, very boring stuff, 'now nanna is cutting onions'. No idea if it made the difference, but she enjoyed it.

Up on a night shift and saw this. I'm not a paediatrician, so only general thoughts: understanding and pointing are big things doctors ask about, and you already know she does both. It helps to take a short list to the check-up. The sounds she uses, what she points at, how she shows you what she wants. Makes the conversation far more useful than 'is she late?'

We're at the start of this with our younger one and the comparing has already begun. I've stopped answering 'still not talking?' and just say 'she's busy'. It ends the call faster.