how do I get my 17 alomst 18 month old to learn more words instead of making sounds like humming any ideas?

Question

we read every night and he goes to a learning day care but some times he makes like alomst a animal sound and i cant figure out what he wants or anything he says now momma dadda fank you ( i think is thank you and sounds a car makes and hi and buh bye but thats all he can baby sign please more and all done and buh bye I am worried any ideas i would be grateful

Answer 1

Why push it? This may not even help. Otherwise talk, talk and more talk.

Answer 2

First, boys often develop speech later than girls. At times, this can also be a sign of extreme intelligence. Sometimes a child will delay speech and then at around 3, come out with a torrent of speech. My brother did this. He just waited until he was able to communicate his thoughts well and when it came, it came with an amazing vocabulary.

I wouldn't worry yet but if you want to help him communicate, sign language is great for babies / toddlers. You can teach them stuff like thirsty, hungry and eliminate some of their tantrums. Meanwhile, keep talking to him. It does sound like he is working on it as you have definite phrases that you can make out. He'll probably end up talking your ear off in another year and you'll wonder why you were ever concerned.

Answer 3

you've in basic terms were given yet another 70 easy years... more effective perfect hurry! My Mum did not get her first pc till she became 80 2. At 80 4 her GP became threatening to remover her from his prepare because she became tricky each and every thing he suggested. She had struck up an information superhighway relationship with a retired clinical specialist in Australia! She revelled in new technologies till the day she died. 18 isn't too old for something. i'm fifty 5, and Im nonetheless searching ahead to Mr Cappellos call into his international cup squad!

Answer 4

If you have a neice or nefew, or any other child thst is a little older, maybe a year older, bring them around. They will want to do things like them. Bring them around often. I worked at a daycare and even learning daycare's sometimes don't give the children the one on one attention so they don't really learn. I had the same problem with my son and I brought my neice over atleast 4 times a week and now he talks. Some children take longer to talk, but that should work.

Answer 5

Ditto what the others said. Reiterate common everyday items. Point to these items and say in an animated voice whatever it is. I swear when my son was 17 months old back in July he was only saying "no, juice and hi." Now at 20 months he speaks full understandable sentences (statements) like "Mommy, I want " or "Mommy, I don't want to go to sleep" lol! Might have something to do with him being around his VERY talkative sister who will be 3 tomorrow.

Hehe, just now I heard the toilet flush in the bathroom and I asked him what did you just do? He replies "I flush paper in the potty." When a child hears and understand what you say they will eventually start speaking these phrases back. Good luck.

Answer 6

Kids begin to speak real words when the brain kicks in and tells them that "mfrtrfsr" does not mean "cookie." My daughter didn't really begin to speak until she was 2, then all of the sudden, off she took.

Just do what you are doing, speaking normally to him. If he needs something and you don't understand him, tell him, "Show me," and when he takes you to it, tell him what it is several times. Tykes just don't have good control of their tongues at that age. They learn communication first by finding a way to get their point across. "Show me" will help him associate the 'want' with the 'object.'

He is normal, there is nothing wrong with him. He's just little.

Answer 7

Use picture flash cards for young children. Say the word such as APPLE, you say the word, flip the card say the next word. Your child will learn to talk.

My Granddaughter saw the flashcards so much that her first word was Apple, then she said it nearly 30 times.
Next was DA-Dee.

Your toddler will learn to talk soon. I wouldn't worry.

One thing we did is while talking to a small child say,
"Carrie get the BLUE BALL" Always use the color and shape and maybe size. This is very educational for small children.

Answer 8

Probably no advice here, but I have a 15 month old who sounds more like a caveman than anything else. He'll talk when he feels like, single words mostly, but never when asked to. But he understands about everything we say. I doubt you have any reason for concern, but I know it's frustrating trying to learn your baby's language. I think I've learned more "caveman" vocabulary than he's learned English for sure!

Answer 9

I agree with them.Don't panic!He's still young just continue to talk to him and DON'T POINT!! Ask him questions and see if he responds/understands.I ask my son does he want milk /water and if he does he walks to the refrigerator or if one us sneezes he'll mblpbmb! Now I coudn't tell you what that means but we assume it means "bless you" because we always say it to one another or he comble which we assume is "thank you" only because he says it after we give him a kiss,hug or something in general.Most kids start talking when they get ready as long as they understand you I don't think you should worry.If he's not talking clearly by the time he's 3 have his ears checked and express your concern with his Pediatrician.

Answer 10

Around 5 words is normal for his age...my son was the same way. What I did was used a few words over and over. When he dropped something or I did, I would say "uh-oh" and eventually he caught on and he says it. Same with dog, I pointed at our dog and said it all the time....now he will point at the dog and say dog, and he will even recognize one on tv. And with hot...I put my hand out with my fingers spread when I show him something is hot and I say hot! He caught on and if he sees fire on tv, he will make the same motion I do and say ot!....still doesn't have the h yet.
He is doing well for his age. My son is going to be 2 in Dec. I felt the same way you did, just keep working with him, and he will catch on.

Answer 11

we have this great book.... it is a big book full of animals, people, flowers, vehicles, etc. ( it has everything ). we just go through the book every once in awhile and my daughter seems to be very interested and is picking it fairly quickly because she is interested and its fun for her. praise is also a key to helping a child learn. if they accomplish something even a new word make sure you let them know that s/he is doing a good job. good luck!