Also he seems more interested in television than us. He does not respond if we call him and his attention is in something else like tv or play. Is this okay? How do I change it if its not?
2007-01-05 17:20:15 · 17 answers · asked by ragdefender 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Turn the damn TV off and talk to him...take him for walk to the park...and let him interract with other children, nature, his surroundings!
Don't use the TV as a baby sitter...childhood habits develop into adult characteristics...so mold him now!!
2007-01-05 17:23:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
KILL YOUR TV!!!!! No, really. A child that is a year and a half old shouldn't be watching television. How is he going to develop social skills and motor skills if he's zombied out on the TV?
Have his hearing checked to be sure he's not having problems hearing you.
My friends little girl didn't speak a word till she was 4. Then she started speaking in full sentences. Sometimes kids just don't have any reason to speak. Most kids say there first words by 8 months though.
2007-01-05 17:25:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends, if he doesn't say anything or only says a couple words then no that is not normal. If he talks when he wants to it could be a phase he is going through. My son had the same problem and now he is 2 and his vocabulary is that of a 3 year old. Now as for getting help, I don't know where you are from but search Early Intervention on the net, that is who helped my lil man out! Good Luck!
2007-01-05 17:30:00 · answer #3 · answered by jule9104 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that since you are questioning whether or not it is normal, then there is something that you don't find right with his behavior. If you want to change his behavior start by playing toys with him. While you are playing talk to him or start singing songs like the alphabet or other children's songs. Really get into it. Don't worry about being embarrassed. In fact try to be silly and fun and try to really catch his attention after all, you are competing with the tv. If he must watch tv, please make sure it is something like PBS--at least he will be learning something and he won't be bombarded with commercials or inappropriate material. I don't see anything wrong with small children watching tv unless it is ALL day long and/or inappropriate material and/or they watch alone. Try letting him watch tv and slowly weaning him from it--it seems he must be used to it already. Let him watch something like Sesame Street, Read between the Lions, and Barney with you and then take him to another room to play or outside to the park. Make sure that you give him your undivided attention and that you talk to him. You don't have to do baby talk, just interact with him. A child's development does depend on what they are exposed to. Talk to your child often and his language skills will follow.
2007-01-05 18:00:24 · answer #4 · answered by BookLady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is totally cool if your 1 year old and 5 month old doesn't talk most kids don't develop their language skills until they are 2-3 years also about the TV thing try to do activities that attract your child's attention as well as finding activities that bring you guys some family fun time also TV is okay once and a while as long as it is monitored
2007-01-05 17:52:58 · answer #5 · answered by pao 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he isn't responding to you when you call him and he is engrossed in something like TV then he is acting his age, but if you notice that you call his name and lets say he isn't facing you and he does not respond you may want to ask his doctor to test his hearing.
Generally delayed speech isn't considered an issue until the child is 2 years old.
Best wishes to you
2007-01-05 17:30:47 · answer #6 · answered by kate m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well my niece will be 3 on Monday, she talks but she doesn't clearly. She also didn't start talking till about 2.
I use to babysit this boy, he's now 4 years old. He knows how to talk but you can't understand him no matter what you try to do. All he does is want to sit on the couch and watch TV. We asked the mom about this and she said that's what he does at home too and she doesn't really worry about it much. We think he has something mentally wrong with him. Because I had to physically explain to him how to play with match box cars and when he had to be a tunnel, I had to explain how to make a tunnel with his legs.
Don't push him to talk. Just work with him a lot. I sit down my niece and work with her. Also in your spare time, just get down and play with him & his toys.
I don't know if that helps...
2007-01-05 17:27:17 · answer #7 · answered by Kate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm, I would say that words should be said at this point. I would definetly turn off the TV and try opening him to other inputs. My son likes to turn the pages on books (he's 18 months and can't read yet), or something that is more interactive so he's stimulated.
2007-01-05 17:28:11 · answer #8 · answered by michelcreek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should probably have him checked out by his pediatrician. Have them check his hearing, and if necessary, start limiting the time in front of the tv, and engage him in stories or other activities that require him to focus on you and talking to others. If necessary there are special programs out there for a condition called "speech delay", in which is way more common than you would think. My son has been in this program for almost 18 months, and now has a full vocabulary and will be ready to start kindergarden next year, at the same level as his classmates...if not higher level.
2007-01-05 17:24:29 · answer #9 · answered by happymom1981 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep attempting the peas till he eats them. My son hated peas the first time he ate them, and after he few tries, he loves them now. As for the bananas and eco-friendly beans, try them lower back to envision for allergies. supply him them for some days each. He might want to have merely been drooling plenty the day you gave him eco-friendly beans, consequently the rash. they don't look to be between the meals that causes a good number of hypersensitive reactions, i don't believe of. And the bananas, his reflux might want to were performing up that day. Ask a doctor.
2016-12-01 21:50:17 · answer #10 · answered by hertling 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get him checked. Ask your pediatrician.
The fact that he doesn't talk yet isn't as worrisome as that he ignores you in favor of TV.
Generally babies that age are very mommy and daddy oriented. Get his hearing checked and check for autism, just to be sure that he's fine.
All children are different. If there is some problem it is best to know ASAP, because then you can help him soonest.
2007-01-05 17:25:57 · answer #11 · answered by Susan M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋