All her little firends have started saying a lot more and some even string small sentances together. My daughter seems to still have a "high obeject recognition factor" and can point and fetch almost any household object you can name, she just doesn't say what they are even though she knows!
Should I be worried?
2007-02-11 23:12:31 · 28 answers · asked by John Conway 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
no. not realy. all children are different and develop different things at different stages. If your child doesnt do the same as other peoples children then dont worry shes just not much of a talker.
Encorage her to talk, if she points at something ask her what it is, dont give her things like pop, crips until she asks for them. if she says Drink.. regular then get her to say drink please... by:
She says 'drink'
you say 'drink please'
if she says drink again just repeat drink please for a few times and just please until she either says it or you reach about 5 times.
do the same for other things in the house. If she brings you her a toy ask her what it is... Make a game out of it and keep it up then she'll get the idea that she has to talk to get something.
Good luck!
2007-02-11 23:59:24 · answer #1 · answered by jojo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way! don't be worried every child is different, i was worried about my little girl about 2 months ago as i have a niece 2 months younger than her and she speaks a lot of words but my daughter didn't but then within the last month or so she has picked up unbelievably quick its amazing to watch her she turned 2 on friday now i can't get her to stop talking lol
Health visitor told me that as long as they fetch things and understand things like want a bath and watch cartoons simple stuff like that then the talking will come straight after x
2007-02-11 23:18:48 · answer #2 · answered by caitnor 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
from what i learned taking early childhood development classes for the day care i worked at! its called ages and stages! they are the same age! but are at different stages! each child has there own way of developing..some just take long then others! there was a lil boy maybe about 20months or maybe a lil older..and he barely talks also! and points to what he wants! i suggest every time she points at something say what she is pointing at soo she can hear the word..for expample...Tina is point at the telephone! you say in the most cheery voice you can! "Tina you want the telephone?..heres the telephone!" and also keep on sayin "telephone" ...keep your words short and sweet!b/c kids have a hard time when someone says too many things! like if you say "Tina what have you done? i cant believe you did that..that is very bad" and the only word that they would be able to understand is bad!
2007-02-11 23:24:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so glad I'm not the only mom out there with this question! My son, Drake, he seems like your daugher. He understands everything, he can go pick up a certain object that we tell him to and put it where we tell him to, he just can't always say it. He blabs a lot but we can only reconize a few words. I am not too worried. They (the experts) say that as long as the child can understand, not to worry too much. However, if it would make you feel better, take her to the doctor and get some tests done. Thanks for asking the question! To be honest, I'm enjoying this "quiet" time before Drake starts talking like his big brother, Connor, who is two!
2007-02-12 00:40:56 · answer #4 · answered by TamBam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.. my son is the same way.. he's 22 months old and only says NO, Uh Oh, ball, and just started saying Mama...but if you ask him where a tiger is in a picture he'll point it out or if you ask him where his cup is, he will run and get it... but he just won't really talk.. the doctor says he will talk soon not to worry about it... and when he does.. I'll wish he never started :) So I wouldn't worry about it... if she's not saying more by the time you take her to get her 2 year old shots.. I would bring it up to the doctor.. she might need speech therapy.. but ...she's probably just not interested in talking right now...
2007-02-12 02:32:15 · answer #5 · answered by katjha2005 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No my daughter did exactly the same it shows it is all there and she knows a lot more than she lets on. If you are concerned phone your local hospital and ask to be put through to the speech theraphy department who do drop in clinincs but i will assure you there is nothing wrong with your child give her a few more months i cant stop my child from talking now and she is 30 months ity has only happend in the last 2 months.
good luck
2007-02-11 23:17:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 22 months, it may well be known, besides the undeniable fact that the repetion of "nu nu" does look slightly worrisome. truly tell your medical professional at her 2 3 hundred and sixty 5 days checkup, and if he would not fulfill you, get her evaluated through a speech-language professional (maximum states have free reviews as an extension of the practise software - ask your medical professional, he must understand). truly keep a watch on it, yet do not stress her to % up or "spit it out" - that can make it worse. at the same time as she is college age, you are able to evaluate treatment if she maintains.
2016-12-04 02:01:40 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all!
Children all develop different elements of their personality at different times. It is quite normal for a child who is not yet two to only say a few words.
My toddler spoke utter gibberish until recently!
The best thing you can do is to talk to your daughter about everything, almost like a running commentary and encourage her to use words to express herself, but do not worry and do not push her, she will talk when she is ready :)
2007-02-11 23:24:39 · answer #8 · answered by franpal_2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes your daughter is normal and I really would try not to compare as all children develop at different rates although I understand its hard not to do as a parent. Soon she'll be chatting so much you wonder why you were ever worried lol.
2007-02-11 23:19:31 · answer #9 · answered by mumoffour 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, once they start they won't stop. Children develop differently and I see no need to worry about it. Heck there have been kids that really never talked until they started going to school at age 5. They know how, just really have nothing to say. This is not something to worry about.
2007-02-11 23:18:07 · answer #10 · answered by redhotboxsoxfan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋