how much should a child at 33 months be talking?

Question

My daughter is 33 months and she is saying a little under 50 words, she will put two words together like thank you, but she has no receptive speaking at all. She understands what I say to her, but will not speak unless it is yes or no, many times she just ignores me. She makes alot of eye contact with me, but at times appears not to like to be around other people. I am wondering if she should be talking alot more, I have been told she should be saying sentences by now? I would love any imput. I have checked her hearing and it is fine.

Answer 1

My son is almost four and rarely speaks. He is just a child of little words. When he chooses to speak, however, he speaks very well. My just turned two year old daughter, on the other hand, speaks all the time, in sentences and very clearly.

She may just be one of those who chooses her words before saying them. All kids are different.

If you are worried, and I think you are, you should take her in to her doctor and talk to him/her about it. The doc can help you figure out if it indeed something to worry about or if your daughter is just her own person.

Answer 2

Our son at 33 months will do a whole song like Baa Baa Black Sheep. He's also been around other kids alot, so has had a reason to talk. Some kids, are fine in the learning department, but shy as one poster said, or arent given chances to talk. An aunt, whos a speech therapist, gave us a book when he was born on games for developing speech, and we'll do a lot with books, and asking him questions as we read. Also when we sing songs, we'll mess up, and let him correct us with the right word. And give choices, like Apple or Banana to eat, and let them say the word. Im also the woman you see in the grocery store chatting away to the 2 year old in the cart on what to buy - then yelling at him when he tosses something over the side :) The best tips I think are just to talk, and talk, and talk, to her.

Answer 3

I am a mother of three and have studied child development, psychology, blah, blah, blah. Based on the combined knowledge it know that children develop differently. She's almost three years old, so she should be speaking more fluently, because she is speaking, I wouldn't be to alarmed. My oldest daughter could speak sentences by one year, but it wasn't clear because she still sucked a binky. Once I took the binky she spoke much clearer. It could be that no one speaks to her enough, or she doesn't have to speak, so she doesn't. What I mean is, she points to things, and you go off of that. If that occurs, you should try to persuade her to ask for what she wants, feels, or needs. If she points to the bed, don't put her to bed, tell her to ask to go to bed. Speak clearly so that she can learn to speak clearly. Oh, and try reading to her as much as possible, that definitely helps. Good Luck.

Answer 4

If your child has no receptive speaking at almost three years old, I would be a little concerned. There may be absolutely nothing wrong, but you might want to check to see if your town has "birth-to-three services," and have her evaluated for your own peace of mind. If there is something wrong, it's better to know about it early.

Answer 5

This is what my pediatrician said when I mentioned to him being in the same boat (the only difference in my story is that my son doesn't mind being around other people). He said that as long as you can understand what your child is saying when he talks and as long as your child understands what you say, all is fine. My child has been tested for hearing and all that too. He just doesn't have much to say. I did buy a video called "Baby Babble" made by speech therapists and I have noticed a marked improvement in my son's speech.

Answer 6

each child develops differently. this could be a sign that she is going to grow up being shy and observant. at times, being an only child will keep a child from wanting to develop faster. put her around other children more - she may miss the contact of children her age. she might open up more if she had other little ones she can relate to.

Answer 7

Well my cousin at 2, was speaking but her words were slurred and her sentences weren't so complete. She probably should be speaking a little more, but all kids develop at different times, so I wouldn't worry about it too much right now.