Hi just need to know really what should he be saying/doing as i have 2 other children 3,4 and they do most of the asking for him which I am trying to stop. So I just need to know roughly about his speech.
2006-08-30 23:01:16 · 17 answers · asked by jules 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
you have a 3 + 4 year old, so what were they doing at 18 months? All children are different, and it is quite common for older siblings to "help" out with speech. Stop worrying, and enjoy your kids
2006-08-30 23:20:34 · answer #1 · answered by tizzy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some 18-month-olds have 20-word vocabularies, some can already speak in sentences. That said, you should be hearing a new word every day.
My son was a bit on the slower side because we speak three languages in our house. My daughter is a bit more vocal, but girls do seem to develop language more quickly than boys.
By the time you have three kids or more, speech does happen a little more slowly because the children are more accustomed to dealing with other kids rather than communicating with adults like the oldest child.
I hope that brings you some comfort,
2006-08-30 23:10:18 · answer #2 · answered by baggyk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably just need to work with him one on one. Read him books and try to get him to repeat what you say.
Also there are speech therapists out there who can help with this problem Don't be ashamed to get one either because it will be best for your child in the long run. However remember this, some children develop differently and I know of a lot of kids that do the exact same thing. Sometimes they will grow out of it and then they never shut up!
2006-08-31 00:53:12 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 17month old son who babbles alot but only says a few distinct words like Yes, No, More , Car Mum Dad and Pooh Bear. My daughter was far more fluent at 12 months.
This is all OK as each develops and displays their skills on their own schedule.
A book which I found helpful us "What to expect - The Toddler Years"
It has some very heplful, what should , could and might milestones.
2006-08-30 23:12:37 · answer #4 · answered by Andy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a five yrs old that just started talking when she turn 3yrs. she know what she want but she didn't know how to get the words out here mouth so when she started a 2.8 the teacher ask me why she don't talk and they got he a speech therpys to help. and now she is very loud and know what to say. and she don't anyone over talk her or talk for her......MOMMY give it sometime and if you feel like the children need some help by all means get it it do helpout alot
2006-08-31 02:49:57 · answer #5 · answered by bETtEr ThINg 2 CoMe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
every child is different and they all do things at different ages! my daughter was putting 2 and three words together at 18mnths! it sounds like you are doing the right thing by telling the other children not to talk for him! if he wants something always try to make him ask for it! maybe spend some time showing him pictures of things and getting him to repeat it! i always talk to my daughter i tell her everthing i am doing like ''mummys just putting the washing out'' its important to keep talking to him and then get him to repeat things! he is still young tho but if you are worried go see your health visitor and she can run a few tests and advice you more! he might need a hearing test! good look another year and you'll be telling him to be quiet!
take care
2006-08-30 23:14:16 · answer #6 · answered by lillypops 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was in the same boat as you i had all my kids close together and they used to speak for my daughter. have some one on one time with the little one the other 2 must be ready for school and pre school so while there not there sit down get a book see if the child repeats what you say
2006-08-30 23:08:22 · answer #7 · answered by moodycow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every child is different and they all do things at different ages!
My kiddo at that age was only saying daddy, uh oh and basically the rest of it was pure babble until she hit 20 months, which is when tons of words started coming out.
On a sidenote my husbands brother had 4 older sibling who did all of his talking for him, he didn't say any words beyond momma and daddy till he was 3 and when he did start talking he talked in complete sentences.
it will come in time
2006-08-30 23:21:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my 15 month son has grasped some basic words and phrases, and he tends to point to things he wants. he can say all the usuals: mumma, dadda, dinna (dinner), boo!, elloo (hello), bye, ul uv oo (i love you) gama (grandma) and gadad (grandad)... as well as a few sentences: dadda weh yu (daddy where are you) oh no!, um bubbuys yeh?(is it my bedtime)
i dont think that there are any set stages that children should be at because every child is different. as long as your son is responding to the world around him then i wouldn't worry- he'll speak when he's ready!
2006-08-31 03:05:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to teach children is to teach them things with actions. Like saying a word and pointing to that thing. Simillarly singing poems with actions is also picked up fast
2006-08-31 00:07:14 · answer #10 · answered by free 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋