At what age should a child typically identify body parts?

At 18 months, most children begin to show an understanding of their bodies and can identify several body parts. This milestone is part of their cognitive and language development, as children start to learn words and associate them with their own features. By this age, they may recognize and point to simple body parts such as their eyes, nose, and hands when prompted. This skill sets the foundation for further language development and body awareness, which continue to evolve as they grow. As reaching this milestone is generally expected, children may vary slightly in their timing but typically demonstrate this ability around the 18-month mark.