My daugher is nearly 15months and can only say 3words.?

Question

She started walking the day she turned 10months and has her own way of communicating by handing me things and waves goodbye to say she's tired.
She can only say mum, dada and hi. She's said book, duck and ball ONCE but never said it again.
I know everyone is different but I heard somone saying their baby could say sentences.
Is this ok, should she be saying more?

Answer 1

she totally fine. My 16 month old started saying words really early then just stopped. She's just starting to say new words again now. The way I understand it is that they clam up for a while and then suddenly.... they're having a conversation with you.

Answer 2

I know where you're coming from. My oldest not only walked at 9 1/2 mo, but could also talk in complete sentences at 12 mo. I thought this was the norm and it wasn't until my niece and nephews didn't do the same that I realized it wasn't. I thought, at first, that something may have been wrong. When I had my two year old (my oldest was six) and he didn't start talking, I tried not to worry. When he turned two and still wasn't, then I couldn't help it. We have a program called Birth to Three in our state and I had him evaluated. They checked all areas of his development, his hearing, etc. He only has a speach delay, which apparently isn't uncommon. He has two speech therapist come and work with him biweekly. While he doesn't speak much (not at all at first) to them, watching their methods and applying them has helped out tremendously. He has actually started saying sentences this week (he's 29 mo old now). They use puzzles, magnet boards, and I've bought a couple sets of flash cards. Basically we overemphasize the words we say and praise him greatly for any new words he says. We take walks and point out everything with great enthusiasm. We do this at the store and anywhere we go. Some people look at us strange, but he's talking and that's what matters to me. They've only been working with him since the end of August and he was only saying about 15 words then. They also said not to "force" him to say words, simply try 3 times and move on if he doesn't comply. I'm guessing that there most likely isn't a reason for her speech delay other than she's comfortable w/o talking, but it's a good idea to have her hearing checked anyways. He had a few ear infections his first year which may have contributed to his delay. They suggested labeling some things, around five or so, that he's interested in to get him used to the idea that everything has a name. We labeled his room, the clock, tv, the bathroom, a picture, and his bed. Good luck and maybe you may be able to jumpstart her speech by changing a few things. There may also be a similiar program in your state you can check into. Everything they do for us is free and it isn't income based. You childs doc may know of programs available in your area. It doesn't hurt to check it out and if there is a reason, the sooner it's known, the earlier you can help her. Good luck!

Answer 3

All children aren't the same and they do learn at their own pace. My oldest was walking at 7 months now thats really early. My other 2 couldn't walk until they were over a year old, and my oldest also started talking early as well we would talk in full sentences at 10 and a half months. Where my others were 15 months and 18 months. It is nothing to worry about just keep getting her regular checkups and if there is a need have her tested after she turns 2. Read to her alot books that have bright pictures of animals and things like that in them. Good luck, best wishes.

Answer 4

We went through the same thing with our daughter. She was ahead in everything crawling, walking, etc. But when it came to talking, that came slow. She didn't really start talking till she was about 23 months! So don't be alarmed! Now she is saying many complete sentences. She is 32 months now. She has definitely lived up to her name - Gabbi.
I know our doc said if she can tell you what she wants in other ways besides talking, don't stress, just keep reading to her and it will click. Our doc wasn't going to get worried till after she had turned 2! But don't rush the talking, yes it is nice, but they will never stop, they will just talk to hear themselves talk!! :)

Answer 5

Every child is different; my brother said 3 words until he was three, and then spoke as if he was 16. If you're truly concerned, talk to her doctor. He'll tell you 2 things: Every baby is different, so give it some time and if she doesn't speak in a couple of months they'll test her hearing.

You will drive yourself nuts comparing your daughter to others. You will not instill a good sense of self esteem in your daughter by focusing on her "bads" instead of her "goods". Just let her learn at her own pace, and she'll catch up.

Answer 6

Buy some flash cards; alphabet letters, numbers, shapes and colors. Make her repeat everything.
I realize how easy it is for parents to be able to understand 'grunts, groans and finger pointing' but it's not really helping the child any. You must stop this and if she does not ask for things plainly/clearly - do not give it to her.

Answer 7

My son only started talking at that age.But once he started he would not shut up.At 12 months he ran around the house growling and barking like the dog.We were so happy he started talking.If your are worried you should talk to your family doctor.We did were told not to worry,but it helped to be reassured nothing was wrong.

Answer 8

Understand your concerns however I wouldn't be too worried. She's taking everything in and when she's ready she'll do the talking. Some talk early, some walk early like your daughter.

Answer 9

i don't know but i was told its fine by other ppl not proffesionals, but i read this and it was like reading about my son who is 15 months today just the three words are different, i put him in daycare and he is now starting to talk before that he said nothing but i was also told if they physical early (like my son and your daughter)dont stress because they cant focus on physical and intellectual development at the same time and she is communicating in one form so its ok

Answer 10

This is very OK. Normal development. Kids vary a lot in their development...she can probably do a whole bunch of stuff other kids her age can't yet - like walking at 10 mos! That's reallllly early! :).