I dont have many children around to compare progress and i am really curious. My baby boy is 1 yr. 11 mos. old. He seems really intelligent on alot of things but honestly im not sure if thats average or if he might be behind in other things. A little detail about him:
-He understands almost anything you tell or ask him to do.
-He speaks alot of words like " Mama, Dada, Please, Help, Doggy, Snack, Moon, Home, etc,.." but most are kind of mumbled, we can understand but others not so close to him might not understand right away.
-He does not use sentences. Mostly its 1 word sometimes maybe 2.
-He knows most colors visually but doesnt speak them.
-Has been literally running since 8 mos. and hasnt stopped yet!
-He is great at problem solving, reasoning, etc,.. (Great at putting shapes in right places, opening doors, opening jars/bottles, i cant think what else but sometimes i am amazed.
Please someone let me know where he is at development wise, or show me where to look. Thank you!
2007-09-19 12:44:19 · 12 answers · asked by Liam Rules 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Congratulations on your little boy. If you're seeking confirmation that your son is amazing and wonderful, he definitely is. :-) The answer to your specific question is that he sounds about right on track and you have nothing to worry about. Some kids are speaking in longer sentences by that age, but I'm sure he will do it well within the large normal range. It also sounds like he has great fine and gross motor skills. (Gosh I hate it when they learn to open doors ... it's so much harder to keep them out of trouble!)
Everyone will say this, but it took me four kids to finally really get it and now that I finally really get it, I feel the need to say it (even though you won't pay any more attention than I did when I had one kid)! Kids develop differently, and unless there's a real problem like autism or hearing loss or something, it honestly makes ***not the slightest bit of difference*** exactly when kids meet their milestones. You can check off that there's nothing you need to worry about with your son, but then try not to compare exactly where he is versus other kids his age. Life isn't a race and development is not necessarily linear -- sometimes it can be a tortoise and hare situation. Whether a kid is fast or slow getting a skill at age 1 (absent a major delay) just doesn't prove anything about where they'll be at 6, or certainly at 30. And don't assume that the little kid who's speaking in paragraphs at that same age is smarter, or that the kid who is still grunting and pointing is dumber. Ever try getting a bunch of 5-year-olds in a room and figuring out from their speech or behavior which ones were the early talkers? It's impossible. Enjoy your wonderful son.
2007-09-19 14:39:25 · answer #1 · answered by ... 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok your son sounds right on track and it's probably a good thing you don't have other kids to compare your son too as this dosn't help anyone.
All children develop at different stages and sounds like your son is physically advanced where as little Johhny Bloggs down the road might be verbally advanced.
He is walking and talking and you can understand him so there is nothing to worry about. It is normal for other people who arn't arround as often to not be able to understand your son. He's not quite 2 yet those sentences will come.
He can sort shapes and can recognise colours that is pretty cleaver for a child thats 2.
You have nothing to worry about just keep encouraging him talk lots too him and read stories this helps speach along repaeat words to him often.
To help him speak in sentances if he says milk and is pointing to a bottle of milk say bottle of milk or if you pour him a cup of milk say cup of milk the more you talk to him the more he will learn and the sooner he will be repeating everything you say.
2007-09-19 13:29:46 · answer #2 · answered by bitsy_pixie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I have to say ignore the first answer because they don't know what they are talking about. I would say that he is about average for speaking but he should be starting to use a few words together when speaking and asking for something. If you haven't started you should be encouraging him to use the most important words of please and thank you. We are always working with our toddlers and most know that if they want something then need to say please. I am not sure how you know that he knows colors if you say that he doesn't speak them.
All together he is average just like every other 2 year old. they all develop at their own rate and shouln't be compared to other children.. some things to help you out.
-be singing with him. sing abc's and twinkle twinkle and any other children's song you can think of kids lean a lot by singing.
-encourage him frequently to speak and try not to accept the words that he mumbles and makes up for things such as saying poon for spoon encourge him to make the s sound. so that he learns how to properly say words.
-If he is that good at problem solving get some puzzles for him to do.
Anyway don't worry he is right on track for his age
2007-09-19 13:14:03 · answer #3 · answered by emiliemai 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think your son is doing very well and you don't need to worry that he is behind at all! He is perfectly on track even slightly ahead but very normal.
With his speech, most of the time until they are at least 2.5yrs old most other people can't understand a word they say if they don't know him so don't worry about that. As long as he is talking to you then thats all you need to worry about.
Over the next 6mths you will notice a huge jump in his speech and he will literally not shut up!
Best of luck, you have a very smart little boy!
2007-09-19 12:54:34 · answer #4 · answered by Cindy; mum to 3 monkeys! 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think he is on the right track and even possibly ahead. my baby sister is 2 and a half and she still can't open the door.It's interesting that he's a boy and doing all of this, because boys seem to develop slower than girls. And not being able to understand him all the time is fine. It's like having a mommy and baby language usually your the only one that understands.
2007-09-19 12:55:35 · answer #5 · answered by natalie s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he sounds right on track to me. i babysit a 2 yr old girl, i dont have any children myself, she says words similar to what your son says basic words, i was talking to my neighbor today who has a little girl 2 weeks younger than her and she doesnt really speak much yet either. i think he is right where he should be! just keep working with him and he will keep progressing
2007-09-19 12:52:38 · answer #6 · answered by daisycm 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are probably hoping that everybody will say he is advanced, but I would say he is roughly average. He might be a little ahead, but the variance is pretty high. He sounds pretty fun to hang out with, that's for sure.
2007-09-19 12:53:36 · answer #7 · answered by betatesterwood 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He seems right on track. Not behind and also ahead physically so go luck.
2007-09-19 13:24:38 · answer #8 · answered by tear_stains_and_broken_wings 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There isn't enough information there to know but he sounds like he is pretty normal... I really LOVE this website for all my mommy worries...
http://www.thenewparentsguide.com/baby-development-month-19to21.htm
2007-09-19 13:16:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
right on track. every child develops differently but nothing to worry about. go to gymboree make him playdates so you can compare with others
2007-09-19 13:06:03 · answer #10 · answered by LiLi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋