Hi, My 15 month old is starting to talk - and is able to point and tell words(or parts of words ) which atleast I can understand and others can if they pay attention. But my concern is that he is very loud. Not loud in a screaming or high-pitched manner...but loud as if talking from across the street. Both me and my husband are soft speakers and I'm not sure if that makes a slightly louder voice seem very loud. I'm planning to bring this up to the doc next time..but was just wondering if any of your kids 'spoke' this way.
Thank you very much for you responses. I did have him tested for his hearing and turnd out to be no issues and I didnt expect any issues because i would talk to him very softly and he would respond just fine. And I kept repeating to him to talk softly everytime he shouted his words. I noticed that he has started reducing his volume..maybe his voice got him all excited. I am happy and relielved now. Thank you all for you responses!!
They do go through a phase of talking loudly and screeching , they are learning how to control their voices , it will pass.
Our son is a loud talker as well. He can be very intense and loves to tell us stories when he's playing. We often have to remind him to use a quieter voice. If you think about it...you probably know some adults who have fairly loud or booming voices too. I think it can be a personality trait.
It is a phase he will learn to control it soon. Just keep speaking softly around him and he will catch on.
My son always had a loud voice and we had his hearing tested every year but in second grade he was diagnosed with ADHD and the moment he took his meds his voice was that of a normal child. I couldn't beleive that the two were related
Just an idea--has your son's hearing been tested? I used to talk loudly when I was younger and also couldn't hear sometimes when people spoke to me. My dad always thought I was ignoring them, but I really didn't hear them. It wasn't until I was in my mid to late 20s that I discovered that I was born with a 10% nerve hearing loss in both my ears. He might be talking very loud by your standards, but if he can't hear very well, it might be that what he hears is normal while to you it is very loud.
Hi ! Have you had his hearing checked lately? Has he had any ear infections in the past? Does he now have tubes or has he had them in the past? Sometimes this can be an indication of hearing loss. Not to get worried, just have his Pediatrician run some tests, or take him to an ENT Doctor. It may be nothing, but I would check it out. Good luck to you, I am sure he is fine!
Tracey
Well, both of my kids have "Trumpet" voices.
Just loud. Even if they are talking amongst themselves.
But yes, at their age now, they can modulate their volume.
But if ever lost in a store... well, they'd have no problem bellowing for me or help.
It is just my kids natural voices. As such, I just teach them how to control their volume.
But yes, just check with your Pediatrician, since you are wondering about it.
all the best,
Susan
This could be a couple of things. First, it could be a phase because often times kids are so enamored with their own voice that they LOVE to hear it and it pleases them to make loud shrieks, giggles, sounds, and to yell. This is common and it will pass. I have found that when the voice gets out of control, you simply take your child's hand and get very close to him and say, "Please use your inside voice. You may yell or talk loud outside but inside we speak softly." Repeat this until you start seeing improvement. Usually withing a week or so, they catch on and realize the "indoor" and "outdoor" voices. The other issue that can cause children to speak overly loud is a bit more serious and does need to be looked at. That would be hearing loss. Given the fact that your child speaks, we know he can hear but he may not be hearing at the level that he should be or may have something going on where his hearing has been compromised. Has he been ill with high fevers, infections, or any ear or upper respiratory problems? Even if the answer is no, have his hearing checked by a specialist. Sometimes things like this go undetected because changes are gradual or minor but they still exist. At least if you have this checked and everything is normal, you'll have peace of mind and can continue the re-inforcement of using a softer "indoor" voice.
I would bring him in to see a peds ENT for a hearing test. My son spoke very, very loudly as a baby - and his hearing was down due to fluid in his ears and he needed tubes.
