Son Not Talking a Lot

try not to worry about it. My son was 2 before he started to really talk. Now he's 3 and picks up words like crazy! Just give it time

My advice to you is to just keep working with him and he will come around all are different. My two boys were, my first was the slowest and my 2nd was saying three word sentences by 10 months. My oldest is now in the 9th grade and get A's and B's and my youngest is at the top of his 2nd grade class, so just keep working with him. My friend used that one program they advertise on TV and it did wonders for her little one.

Hi D.,

Looks like you got some good advice, but I thought I would contribute :) I agree with everyone that has mentioned all babies develope at their own pace (within reason) at your son's age I wouldn't worry too much at all he is still very young. I am not calling the couple of people that said their kids talked sentences at 10 mos., liars, but that is really not the norm. He is still very young and if you just keep having conversations with him he will want to respond back. Keep the talking and waving very repetative, keep it going like a broken record :) He will respond before you know it. Please don't cause yourself more anxiety then you need at this time, just enjoy him because time goes by fast, then you will be asking, does he ever stop talking, :) Hope you feel a little more at ease and enjoy these precious years.

Take Care,
S. S.

I have three boys and a girl. All three boys were LATE talkers. They hardly said anything and then when they were almost two, they started talking in complete sentences. Now my two oldest boys are in school and working two years above grade level in most subjects. I think it is a boy thing, and not indicative of intelligence or developmental delays. Our daughter started talking at 8 months. She is very different from her brothers. I wouldn't start worrying yet. Give him time to be himself.

He is still so young. the only thing he should be saying is maybe mama or dada. My son didn't start talking alot until he was about 3 and he hasn't stopped since. Give him time. I think we as mothers tend to worry too much and try to rush the milestones. They grow so fast. Just enjoy. :)

Hi D., Relax! My oldest was very advanced verbally, so when my second(both girls) was about the same age as your son, I took her into the docs office. He said that the younger child was on target developmentally, it was my oldest that was off the charts. I didn't have any other children to compare them with except each other. At your sons age, he is normal, so simply enjoy him. Good luck.

That is normal I would not worry. If he is not talking by 3 then worry. Have you had his hearing checked? If not I would get it checked just to make sure.

K.

I don't think you have anything to be concerned about. Babies mature and learn things at different stages so it's really not fair to compare them. You may just have a baby that is on the quiet side - which isn't a bad thing at all!

If you're really concerned, go ahead and call your doctor just to be safe.

all kids are different. My daughter talked at 10 months my son didn't talk till 3 and half. My other daughter has a speech problem and my last daughter is just now babling and saying certain words and shes 20 months. I feel if your concerned talk to the pediatrician don't take him in. just call and aks to speak to him.

just wait before you know it he will be talking up a storm, my daughter will be 2 next week and her vocabulary has tripled in the last few weeks.

my son was saying words at 5 1/2 months. he was very early in everything. so when my daughter came along, i expected the same thing. no way! my daughter is 13 months old and she just learned her 2nd word. she also just learned to wave! very frustrating. but anyway my doctor told me that EVERY BABY DEVELOPS AT THEIR OWN PACE! but if you are concerned, definately talk to the doctor. maybe she will see something that you don't. if she's concerned, maybe she will recommend some speach therapy. good luck and hope all is all right!

Each child like each adult is different. If you want have him tested, but I would just relax and recognize the difference in your children.

I have 3 children and some were "talkers" early and others not. His babble is a form of talking . My son was mush mouth until 3 1/2!! My only concern would be if he wasn't showing sings of engagment with others or recognizing others talking to him. Don't fret he may be working on another skill that is occupying his brain and speech will be his next task. ie. walking,self feeding. I have found that to be true with all of mine 7,5 and 2 1/2.
T. K.

My son was the same as your son. He was very slow to talk. He wasn't really speaking in sentences until he was two and a half or three years old. He didn't say words until he was one and a half. He's four now and talks non-stop! Don't worry. Everyone develops at his or her own pace.

Hi D. ~ I think if you are concerned, you should definitely have your son evaluated. Do you live in Macomb? My son was a student at the MISD due to hearing loss and I was very impressed with their program. It is free for families and it doesn't hurt to have your son checked to alleviate your fears. More than likely he is fine, but why not be sure? Please let me know how it goes and if you do go to the MISD, I am sure you will be as impressed with their program as I was!

Have a great day ~ E.

i know my duaghter is 14 months, and says hi, and dada, and that's it. once in a while, i hear he say mama, but that's not often, and i don't think she understands it at all. the doctors tell me that it's just fine, and she is growing normaljly. she does babble alot, so i know she is using her vocal cords.

i would say make sure to encourage him to speak. speak with him, not just to him. a lot of open ended questions, so he feels part of the conversation and will talk bck. even if he just babbles back, you know he is trying then

Dear D., I commend you for being careful with your son. You have received alot of good advice today. I will add my encouragement that my son was saying 3 "words" at 11 months...no worries now! May I ask a few questions so that I better understand?

Are you noticing less "communication and interaction" from your son than you used to? Or are you comparing him to your daughter? Does your daughter answer for your son?

Has your son had several ear or respiratory infections leading to antibiotic treatments? I have just a couple more questions...

What formula is he on? Diet? Allergies?

Do these questions connect for you? I would be happy to share with you my resources. Let me know.

warmly, M.