I have a 3 year old that loves to talk. She talk early and she is easy to understand. I have a 20 month old , who talk a little bit. He say mom and dad and all of the other little words that babys say. But when my daughter was almost two she could say whle sentces, but my son does not. Is it because of my daughter that he is not talking well. Or is it because he is a boy. I mean that is what I hear that boys don't advance as well a girl. Please nothing rude.
2006-09-30 09:40:13 · 17 answers · asked by Jessica p 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I have a chatty daughter who is a year and a day older than her brother. Not only did she rarely let him get a word in, but if anyone asked him to repeat anything, she would jump in and translate for him. To make it worse, being so close in age, they had made up their own "language" that no one else could understand! Be patient with him, and encourage your daughter to let him speak for himself and repeat for himself as necessary. If your really concerned, maybe have his hearing checked. He probably just needs time.
2006-09-30 13:20:41 · answer #1 · answered by Chocoholic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every child developes differently, your son is barley a year and a half, don't worry about it. You probably have lots of people telling you that your son will learn how to talk faster because he has an older sibling to teach him or to keep up with her, but this is simply not true. My kids are 20 months apart an my youngest didn't start talking untill he was 2 and a half, and yes at that point I took him into a speach therapist to help him along,(he wasn't saying more than a half dozen words) But give your son time, and don't worry. If he still isn't talking in 6 months (more that 12 words) talk to a local speech therapist to find out how you should handle things.
2006-09-30 20:41:04 · answer #2 · answered by rimples25 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have nothing to worry about! My 5 yr old daughter started talking since right before she was 1 yr old. My 2 yr old daughter started talking right after she turned 1 & now that she is about to be 3 we are finally able to really understand what she says. Now my youngest which is a 1 year old son says his basic mama, papa & points to whatever he wants. Is very normal! Everyone has there own pace and just because he is not talking yet does not mean there's something wrong with him. He will be fine:)
2006-09-30 20:33:07 · answer #3 · answered by Shorty_p.r. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because he isn't sharing with you doesn't mean he's not learning. My son was exactly the same (he's 1 month shy of 3). Then about a month ago - BAM - all of it. He knows so much - he is actually speaking comparably to my 4.5 year old girl. He even gives some of the 3-4 syllable words a shot too.
As I understand, the 2nd child is quieter and more independent. I am sure that he's going to surprise you.
2006-09-30 16:54:17 · answer #4 · answered by Applecore782 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girls speach devlops a ton faster than boys.
My 19 month old has a pre diagnosis of speach apraxia, the inabilty to speak. But his speach patholgist says as long as they try even if no sounds come out but the mounth is immatating that is a good sign, If he is saying a few words I am sure he is ok. Remember he has a big sis that probly does some talking for him as well. Also his pathologist just recomended us taking him off sippy cups, many docs now believe the way ababy sipps w/ a valved n spill cup is regressive to speech advance. You may want to try Playtex Straw cups, my son loves them. Baby learn threw play get to his level and talk to him as you two play and use kid words not adult, no long answers or questions and pronounciate and speak clear!
2006-09-30 23:55:52 · answer #5 · answered by notAminiVANmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I can say is that every child developes at a different rate, and that boys do start talking later than girls, but pleasedon't keep comparing you son to your daughter- this will make you feel that your son is somehow inadequate, and that he will live up to the standard set by your daughter.
Your son will be talking your ears off soon enough. Just be patient.
Good luck.
2006-09-30 17:15:21 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First children frequently talk earlier than subsequent children and a possible reason is because they are exposed to mostly adults and adult speech patterns and develop speech early to be able to communicate. The younger ones can communicate non-verbally with siblings and also by the second child because Mom has learned how to "read" a child's needs there is not as urgent a need for verbal communication.He is normal and will talk more when he feels the need.
2006-09-30 16:54:58 · answer #7 · answered by jidwg 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't compare a child to another; although it maybe hard. Professionals try to do this too! You know your child better than anyone else. If he has an older sister, is the baby and has Mom and Dad (or whoever) why does he need to talk? If you anticipate his needs he doesn't need to say anything. I wouldn't think he has a problem unless he couldn't talk or doesn't understand when spoken to. This guy knows where his bread gets buttered!!
2006-09-30 18:04:00 · answer #8 · answered by Lolabel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My youngest son didn't fully start talking til he was almost 4 or 4 1/2. I have 4 sons and only 1 actually talked "early" so no worries.
As long as you've had his ears checked he is probably just going at his own pace!
No Worries!!
2006-09-30 16:45:27 · answer #9 · answered by rlw 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every child starts doing things at different times.
My son talks up a storm, but didn't walk until he was 18 mo.
I have two nieces, one walked by the time she was 1 year old (she's now three). My baby niece is 11 mo old and started crawling last week.
Every child is different. As long as your pediatrician isn't worried, then you shouldn't be either.
2006-09-30 17:27:36 · answer #10 · answered by njyecats 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋