Pointing 17 months

So my baby was evaluated at daycare today and it says she’s not pointing to an object or picture when it’s named. She will point to show me something she wants, and even says “this” when she’s pointing, but she won’t necessarily point if I say, “point to the apple”, even though she knows what an apple is and she knows how to say it. Is this something I should be concerned about? Please be kind, I know I can talk to her pediatrician, I’m not trying to diagnose her or label her, just asking for other Mamas opinions, and seeing what other 17 month olds are doing. Thank you!

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If she can point when she wants something, it doesn't sound worrisome to me. Does she look at the apple when you say "point to the apple"? Maybe she doesn't understand the word "point"!

My daughter doesn't point to things when I ask her to 🤷🏻‍♀️

@Marie she does look at it, just doesn’t point. I think you might be right about not understanding what the word “point” means.

@Emily I guess all in their timing! ❤️

Every baby is different and will do things at their own pace.

My daughter can point to some objects but I say “where is _____?”

@Candice that’s great! This morning I pointed to the fan and then said, “you point to the fan” and she mimicked me. Then I said point to the water, and she pointed to it. I guess I’ve never thought to show and teach her, because I’ve also been told babies point naturally. It’s all good. She will continue to figure it out.

Mine also won’t point, but idk if I practice it enough. If he wants something he’ll usually just bring it to me. He points to the dogs at the dog park everyday when we walk by though lol.

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