Have a 17mo. girl turning 18mo. at the end of dec.?

Question

I'm concerned and feel very bad,but i was just realizing that i haven't heard her say mama or dada lately, and she doesn't point to objects in books that i name off, stack blocks, or points to objects in general, or point to what she wants, well occasionally she will point to objects but not always. I guess i was just realizing this when i came across a couple of 18 mos. old milestone charts on the internet. Should i call her doc. asap ,should she be doing all these things like talking to word sentences and easy words like milk etc. She does say bye, very well and side which means outside.What is your exper. with your toddler, any tip or advice would be great. thanks

Answer 1

dont worry about what the milestone charts on the internet say. every baby develops at a different rate than others. my daughter was the same way, and she still dosent talk much. her dr said not to worry, she'll talk when she's ready. and she also said not to pressure her into talking, because it will delay it more. i know every mom wants her child to be the best at everything, but there is nothing wrong with them being different. thats what makes them unique! my daughter is two now, and she still dosent talk much, but i'm telling you, she has a wonderful personality! she loves to make people laugh! when she was 17 months old, she wasnt verbal, just like your daughter. and she didnt stack blocks, or point to objects. i think, that in today's society, people want our children to develop at a fast rate. and i say, let them be kids, and develop on thier own. but dont worry about it, i freaked out when her dr said she wasnt doing the things she was suppose to be doing, but she also said there was nothing wrong with her. i sometimes found with my daughter, that i had to show her how to do some of the things that she was "suppose" to be doing. she caught on very quickly, and loved learning how to do new things. but anyway, dont worry about what other people say, or even what the doctors say. you know your daughter better than anybody else, and you know whats best for her. as long as she's happy and healthy at this age, thats all that matters. take care, dont worry so much!

Answer 2

Every child is a different personality and milestones are very different for every child. While going through the growth charts in ewbsites, you must have come through notes saying that none of the milestone chart are perfect for all children. These research results have come as a result of analysis on a small group of children, and there is no saying which type of personality your child is. Considering you child being 18 months old and with my own experience amoung children, I would say that there is no need to be alarmed. Since you haven't mentioned whether your child has started to walk, I assume that she does. In that case she is perfectly normal; even if she doesn;t, some children take time to reach these mistones... you can just wait and watch...

When to be concerned?
If your girl reaches 2 yrs and still speaks nothimng but mama and dada
If she doesn't walk till 30 months
If she doesn't show interest in anything that goes around... (but she does show signs of interest in many things doesn;t she?)

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I wouldn't worry too much. Kids are all different. I think sometimes kids are slower at talking because they have found other ways to get what they want or need, like hand motions, etc. If she communicates with you in other ways, then I would say you just need to push her a little bit to have a reason to talk.

Answer 5

My daughter is 20 months and she is a little chatter box. Your problem sends up red flags to me. Call the Doc. My opinion is to just keep talking to her. Everything you see should start with a name and color. Like....red hat. This really helped my little one. Also writing her name in the front of her books help. Start by reading the title then her name. She'll recognize her name and maybe try to say it.

Answer 6

My youngest son is 16 months and he can say mum and dad, he does his baby jibber constantly and never say anything else except oohhh wiggly wiggly wiggly, he is a wiggles fanatic. Some take longer than others, go and see your clinic nurse or take him to play group or a daycare, interactions with other kids their own age can kick start them too. I hope there is nothing wrong but good luck

Answer 7

Some kids talk some dont. Kids can say a word one minute and then never say it again for months. If you are really concerned call your pediatrician. Better safe than sorry.

Answer 8

All kids develop differently! I would however take her to your GP where he can check her over. She might just be pre-occupied with other things, and since she is saying some words, I wouldn't worry too much! But do get her checked over! Goodluck!

Answer 9

she could just be laid back and not that curious, but I would see a doctor. i would think she would be chattery (even if a couple words in a row) and full of questions and pointing.. but maybe she is just an easy going laid back person... still, I'd see a doctor