She is a toddler, cute, and funny. But she cannot talk yet i don't think its serious but my husband Michael has been telling me that she needs to start talking... i think she knows what were saying to her but even though she can't speak she just says those little baby talk... but i don't know what to do... please help.
2007-01-06 10:40:44 · 14 answers · asked by bbgurl5036 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
You don't say how old she is, so it can be something to watch if she is over 18 months and don't say even mama/dada.
Here you have some guidelines:
12months: imitates words and say mama/dada
13-15: 4 to seven words plus baby talk.
16-18:10 words, lots of baby talk
19-21: 20 words, 50% speech understood by strangers
22-24 +50 words, 2-word phrases, less baby talk and better understood.
Some reasons for not talking: she is just plain a late talker, more than one language spoken to her (can delay them as much as 6 months in the guidelines), elective mutism, and other more serious reasons that should be check up by your doctor is she is really far from the guidelines.
Hope it helps.
2007-01-10 06:02:20 · answer #1 · answered by Mel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure how old you child is but I do know that my son did not start talking until after he was two. We had him checked to see if he was deaf but come to find out it was his nuk. We gave it back to him and within about three months he started speaking. You might take you toddler to a dentist and see if it is that or to an ear doctor to see if there is a problem in the inner ear. Children really speak when they are ready. Other than that just talk to her in regular adult clean language and she will catch on. Baby babble is hard for them to learn proper speak. Giver her time.
2007-01-06 10:52:17 · answer #2 · answered by sorchia31 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may not be anything. Some children develop quicker than others. Those who speak earlier, may not have shown the physical development as quickly as others. And those who speak later, might have shown the physical part sooner than others. If it helps out your husband you could always ask your child's doctor and see what they think. My husband said he didn't start talking until later, but when he did, he spoke both English and Portuguese. So, it may just be she's a little late. Don't worry too much, just get it checked out if you feel needed. :-)
2007-01-06 10:47:45 · answer #3 · answered by It's a secret... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is your child? Have you talked to your doctor about your concerns? Please consider contacting First Steps or whatever services are in your area. They can do a speech evaluation. If your child is normal...GREAT! If not she can get the help she needs (free!). If you don't know who to call contact your local school system and ask to talk to the preschool special education teacher. They can point you in the right direction. Probably all is well, but better to be proactive than to try and correct things later!
2007-01-06 15:28:23 · answer #4 · answered by Amanda K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all kids are different and my first son could talk by 1 my second was 3 we took him to every doc for speech, hearing brain any thing they could check but it all checked out fine just give it time they said which we did and all of a sudden at about 3 and 1/4 he just started turning that babble in to words and now he won't shut up never has so talk to your ped and if he sees a concern check it out if he doesn't just sit back and wait cuz as soon as it starts it won't stop good luck
2007-01-06 14:21:10 · answer #5 · answered by auntie s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be sure to talk to her a lot. Even if it is just explaining some mundane thing. The more she hears you and your huspand, and others around her talking, the more it will help her. Also, it is not possible to read to her too much. Picture books with photos of animals and people are great.
2007-01-08 12:30:26 · answer #6 · answered by iga k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son is 19 months old and isnt saying much either, all kids have a different developmental timeline, just keep talking to her and if by the next time she goes to the doc, bring it up with him/her. Even if she says she will talk when she is ready atleat your husband will feel better. You know they never believe us:)
2007-01-06 10:48:08 · answer #7 · answered by Katrina R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im going through the same thing my son is 18 months old and only saying small word like mama and dadda and no and yea and things like that but we have 4 and i reminded him that we went through this with my other son and one day it just started flowing out
2007-01-06 10:44:37 · answer #8 · answered by shannon m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best option is to take your daughter to pediatrician and see what he/she says. I would rather rule out any possible medical issues then not and actually need medical attention and never give what she needs till it is too late. I am sure it is nothing but just make sure.
2007-01-06 11:21:05 · answer #9 · answered by Nan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is okay, well sort of, i mean, all children start talking and developing at different times, but with speaking, i believe that if that isnt beginning anytime soon, then she could develope a speech impediment
2007-01-06 10:47:27 · answer #10 · answered by i will be your friend! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋