17 month old and talking?

Question

my son doesnt yet talk, he understand things when I talk to him like come and get breakfast, no. he doesnt say any words, he is very vocal, he shouts at tv and when he is awake he will call for me but not by mamam just by shouting. Is there any way I can help him along? I havent been to mother and baby groups as Im overcoming severe depression at the moment (I am seeing gp) I dont want him not to be involved with other kids I find it hard to socialise myself since I had baby. Even if he said 1 word Id be happier!! any ideas? thanks

are the baby einstein products any good for learning?

when I do talk to him he doesnt always look at me

Answer 1

talk to him constantly he will soon not be able to be quiet. Don't worry they are all different

Answer 2

He is still within the normal limits for talking. He obviously understands language and can probably make all the sounds necessary for proper words. So, though It's hard try not to fret over it too much.
I take it you have two children - him and a younger baby? Even if it's only him then coping with motherhood & depression is very tough.
You can help him by putting aside a short time each day or twice a day, if your situation allows, and reading to him, teaching him rhymes, doing the actions, etc. Keeping the choices limited at first would be a good idea so there is a lot of repetition and look at each other rather than sit side by side. Think of it like a gossip with a girl friend - we look at each other, talk endlessly about the same things and have a laugh!
Also, by talking to him about things around you, naming and describing common items you will increase his mental vocabulary for when he is ready to start using words.
Give this a go for a couple of months and then, If you feel the need to, you could always talk to a Health Visitor or doctor about it and see if their input helps at all.
Good luck!

Answer 3

Don't panic, he will probably catch up with the talking. It's a great sign that he understands you when you talk to him. Check in with your pediatrician to make sure they don't think there's a health problem. Then -- talk to your baby as much as possible. The more language they hear, the better. I have family members with major depression and I totally understand it can be next to impossible to keep up a running commentary with a toddler if you're dealing with that. Try to talk to him as much as you can manage through your depression, and if your own health precludes you from talking to him a lot throughout the day, see if you can find someone who can spend his day talking to him -- dad, grandma, babysitter, nanny, or a great daycare. You might also see if a babysitter might be able to take him to a playgroup, library time, etc., just to get him in the swing of being with other kids. It's obvious you're a good mom and concerned about your baby. Take care of yourself and see if you can get some help with your little guy at the same time. Good luck.

Edit -- recent research shows that kids watching baby einstein are actually worse off than those who aren't. Nothing beats human interaction! But if even with the help you get from your doctor you still feel like you can't interact with your son as much as you'd wish, and if it's impossible to get help from someone else, I'd bet that a little educational tv might be a good thing until you're well.

Double edit -- if he doesn't always turn around when you talk to him, that means you should really start by getting his hearing tested.

Answer 4

You will find that it might take a while for him to register you are actually speaking to him! Remember he hears you talking in gibberish most of the day. Say his name first before you ask him to do something. "John, get the ball", that sort of thing. You'll get his attention first, repeat his name until he's looking at you before saying anything to him.

Other than that, read to him, stories. when he points at something say "do you want the..." or "what do you want?" to prompt him to answer. Don't interut him or correct him too quickly, listen carefully and if he makes a noise that sounds ANYTHING like what he's looking or pointing at (e.g. ball) say "ball, well done, clever boy that's a ball!" in a really excited voice! Keep doing it and he should start saying the word too. Maybe concentrate on a few things like teddy, ball, book and clock. Those are the words my daughter can say well now. She'll also say juice and toast although they sounds the same. Many words will sound almost identical and you just need to correct them by saying "you want the...?" or something each time and lots and lots of praise! He'll want to hear you happy again!

It may be hard by try and drag yourself doen to a sure start play group once a week. You can jstsit there and watch while he does his thing and you don't have to stay the whole time. He'll hear other children slightly older saying things and eventually begin to copy. Same as walking!

Answer 5

My son was 2 1/2 when he started to "finally" talk.
I do completely understand your pain. You wonder what you are doing wrong.
Well, you are not doing a thing wrong. Promise!
I was a stay at home mom (Still am).
I also had the bad "Postpartum Depression".
It was horrible. That is also out of your control.


I will say that once he went into preschool...
He had to talk more. Cause his teacher didn't know all his "Mommy Language". So if he wanted to be heard, he had to make it happen.
That year things just took off. He still has problems with like his "sh" - "ch" - "J"
But everyone knows what he is saying.

Just give him time. IT WILL COME.
I know it does get frustrating. But just give him a huge hug & be grateful for every day you have with him. Cause one of these days, you will be begging him to shut up. lol

My son is now 6 and we have since had another. He is 3. ALL IS WELL!!!

Keep your chin up.
And GOOD LUCK to you.

~Hope this helped~

Answer 6

don't worry my daughter like your son understood everything I said when she was his age but said very little understandable words, and she did mix with other children we sang songs read stories together everything you are supposed to do to get her to speak and nothing until she was 2 years old and all of a sudden she woke up one day and hasn't stopped talking since, you will find probably the same thing with your son, he understands language so there is nothing wrong with him and you are teaching him well he just doesn't have the need to speak yet. I think with my daughter because its just the two of us she has my undivided attention and didn't have to say the words to make me understand her. I promise you this will change as he becomes a toddler and will need to express more complex things and then there will be no stopping him. Don't get too hung up about it, it will all happen in time

Answer 7

speak to your health visitor or gp about it, possibly he needs his hearing checked. we have found speaking to our two and a half year old in an adult manner shes picked up words far better. i never went to mother and baby either ive had depression in the past and have very low self esteem and confidence but i do wish i had gone i am thinking about it when baby number two is born though. cuz i think feeling lonely makes things a whole lot worse.
our daughter has also just started playgroup for over 2's and shes picked up even more (she always has been a good speaker anyway) but shes come home with manners. hope this helped a little

Answer 8

Reading everyday is an awesome way to introduce your child to new vocabulary.

I also point things out and identify them throughout the day. I have noticed that this too helps with building vocabulary. Even if it is the same thing every single day, that is actually even better because the repetition will help him remember. For example, everytime my 15 month old son comes in the kitchen while I am cooking I always tell him "Hot, don't touch" when he approaches the stove. Now he will walk up near the stove and say "ot! touch!" and shake his head.

Answer 9

Boys are often harder to teach in certain areas than girls are. However, some babies just develope slower than others. For example, my little cousin never talked. They couldn't get her to say anything at all for the longest time, everyone thought she was going to be mute. She was aware of things that were going on and could understand what you say to her, but she just would NOT talk at all. One day she just start talking, and hasn't shut up since.
Every child is different, I am sure your son will start talking eventually. Just keep talking to him and telling him what things are and etc. If you are really concerned, maybe taking him to a child speach therapist or something may help him in this process. Hope this helps! :)

Answer 10

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Answer 11

Try not to worry my son is 18 months old and he only says mummy. He does a lot of babbling though and makes a lot of different sounds so I think that is him practising his talking.

Does he make sounds at all? baba mama dada or anything like that?

If you are still worried see a health visitor or doctor in case he has a hearing problem or something.