I just read the question from Pep'sMum and now I'm worried. Her baby is 17 months and can say all kinds of words. Everyone who answered (besides me) said their baby can say all kinds of words. Should my son be talking more? He communicates with me-pointing, babbling, pulling up on his chair when hungry, bringing me toys to play , etc. He understands me - understands commands, "Do this, do that". Is there anyone else out there whose son dosen't hardly say any clear words yet? Should I be worried? He is 16 months.
2007-11-11 02:59:30 · 12 answers · asked by sali s 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
In all areas of child development there are huge ranges of "OK". Let me try and give you some perspective:
You've heard of chidren starting to walk as early as 9 or 10 months and some not be stable until 18 months. When both these kids are 10- who will be the better 'walker'? My point is, as long as there are no signs of delays or other problems and you son is growing and check ups go well-relax. Try not to compare him to other babies. And don't let 'smug Mommies' (you know the ones that are always listing their childrens every move like they are giving a resume) get you upset. Every child grows and progresses though developmental milestones at thier own internal pace. The parents of these little motor mouths aren't doing anything "better" to make them smatrter, and you aren't doing anything less that is hindering your son. This is just his internal pace.
If you REALLY need to feel like you are doing something: talk with your pediatrician and read to your son a lot. The benefits of story shareing are numerous- and certainly won't ever do any harm. And ,if he is a wiggle worm remember- it doesn't have to be a sitting quiet activity. Just be next to him while he's playing. And lastly, please resist the urge to 'baby talk' or cutsey up words as he is learning. It reinforces bad language habits that can be difficult to break later. Celebrate his attempts and gently repeat words properly as he trys them.
2007-11-11 03:31:40 · answer #1 · answered by Sarcastibitch 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't be seriously worried. My son (now 2) only said 2 words until he was almost 2. If he's gesturing, making eye contact, and trying to communicate..then he's probably fine.
Some kids talk sooner than others....my son's Dr. said that the range for vocab is vast. (50-300 words at age 2)....
It can't hurt to ask your Dr. but as long as your son isn't showing a lot of other developmentaly delays...you're probably fine. Like is he walking etc?
The issue with the other question is that her child isn't making eye contact....a child who doesn't 'engage' people, or have normal emotional responses (like smiling or laughing)...they MAY be Autistic but only a professional can make that diagnosis.
2007-11-11 04:50:03 · answer #2 · answered by Miss Sunshine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter was assessed by a developmental pediatrician at 16 months because she was a preemie. Just a regular thing they do. They did discover that she was quite passive. Wouldn't make her demands known because she knew we knew what she wanted. They suggested to force her to communicate her needs by asking her "do you want milk or juice" or even if we know she is hungry, asking her are you hungry, do you want a snack etc. Just to get her talking. They did not consider it a delay, merely a personality trait. However it was something that needed to be addressed so she could be successful outside of mommy and daddy's world where we understood her gestures etc.
Don't be worried, he is communicating with you in his own way and can hear and understand when you communicate with him. If he points to something, label it so he knows what it is. For example, "yes, that's a dog." Carry on conversations with him as if he was answering you. Make sure to pause when it's his turn to respond so he learns the structure of communication.
We have quite a few toddlers in our centre who do not communicate verbally. Most have an older sibling at home and daycare is the first place they have ever had to talk because their older sibling usually speaks for them.
He's young and has lots of time to develop at his own pace.
Good Luck
2007-11-11 04:36:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-29 00:31:46 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it, until he is like 4 and still doesn't talk...lol....but seriously, it seems that girls have a tendency to develop a little faster....but all kids develop at different levels, he will start talking soon enough and when it happens, you'll wish he would stop.....lol
2007-11-11 04:53:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, perhaps yes. I am slrry to alarm you but my 2 children can say all kinds of words to. But He may be just a late bloomer. The answers comunity is from people all over the country and they surely did not all answer that question, i am sure your son will be fine, calm down.
Mother of 2 daughters Amanda & Mckayla
2007-11-11 03:37:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
no, you should not be, don't believe everything you see written here, if all these 18 months old could do all this great talking, they would be on tv, your child is fine, he understands commands you should potty train, my kids were all trained by 18 months and it will give you something to brag on, to all these children who talk so well and will be in diapers til 3-4
2007-11-11 04:06:38 · answer #7 · answered by melissa s 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no don't worry yet kids do things at different ages. what I did with my son was pick a word ex. puppy just say it pup py
and then he would repeat it. try differnt words like if he wants something try to make him say it first
2007-11-11 03:21:05 · answer #8 · answered by Sheila 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no its nothing to worrie about. he knows how to get what he wants and needs with out using words and thats why he does not use them. my son is 21months and can say a million and one words but hardly ever does becasue mommy know what he wants. my neice didnt start really talkin until she was around 4 and she is just fine she just never need to. if it really bothers you you can start trying to get him to tell you when he wants a bit bit stuff like that but i'm sure he is just fine.
2007-11-11 03:07:25 · answer #9 · answered by hotmomma21106 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
no dont worry each child has its own abilitys,boys are slower than girls to talk anyway,my son never bothered to talk much until his big sister started school when he was 3 because she did all the talking for him
2007-11-11 03:04:22 · answer #10 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋