Should I be worried ...

Carly - posted on 06/16/2010

I woudn't listen to that health worker each child is different and if you say that your hubby and you din'dt talk to later than it's possible that your child won't also. I'm sure in time your child will speak fine,but if your worried maybe get a 2nd opinoin with someone else try not to worry to much though my child was late with everythign but talking lol... t.

Emma - posted on 05/23/2010

Thanks everyone! :)

Ami - posted on 05/23/2010

to think ur health practetioner doesn't know the child stage of development......girls child can speak earlier than a boy or vice versa. just continue teaching him/her how to speak, though sometimes they're very lazy following you the same thing but still they will remember it not at once but sooner.

Toni - posted on 05/22/2010

Hi! My son is two years, one month old and I'm having the same issue. I would'nt be worried, but he rarely even says Momma. I know it's not his hearing because he does things that I ask him. My son also still drools A LOT, but I don't know if that has anything to do with him not talking yet. We have our first speech therapy appointment on Monday, they are going to "evaluate" him, I guess. It's supposed to be fun for him though, so hopefully it will be a special playdate with Mommy:) I'll let you know how it goes!

Jennifer - posted on 05/21/2010

i didnt talk until i was 3 and my mom says once i started i didnt shut up...lol, i wouldnt worry about it. i do daycare in my home and have been around 5 different 2 year olds in the past year, and I have noticed #1 girls speak sooner than boys ( in some cases, obviously not mine as a child), #2 they all started speaking at different ages between 18 months and 2 1/2 years #3 they all progress at different levels-some dont talk and then all of a sudden take off, others gradually start and others just speak a lot from the get go. all kids learn differently and you cannot paint them all with the same paintbrush. If you dont think there is anything wrong with how your child is learning to speak...dont worry about it. she had a short visit in your household-you live with your child and see her everyday. make the decision on your own!

Kym - posted on 05/21/2010

I agree with the midwife is a moron comment. I think your 2 yr old is doing just fine...Luckily she didn't say what she was thinking or she might have said something mean too her :)

Nidya - posted on 05/09/2010

Every kid is different.. I had a speech problem myself and did not start talking until I was 4 but my daughter is talking and learns new words everyday.. Your daughter will talk.. she is just taking her time doing it and I really don't think there is a limit as to how many words a kid should be saying...As far as I am concerned the health visitor can just kiss it.. Like the other moms have said...Kids have their pace and will talk when ready and will do things when ready.

Emma - posted on 05/07/2010

Thanks Sara, my h/v told me at this age that they should be speaking atleast 50 words. Confused!

Sara - posted on 05/07/2010

my h/v has told me aslong as they are talking to friends and family then nothings to worry about as most children dont like talking around new pepole , my lad only talk to my husband and i and says a few words to other menbers of the family ...ps its only 10 words at this age :D

Emma - posted on 04/29/2010

thank you so much everyone, my mind is eased! :)

Leanne - posted on 04/28/2010

my first child spoke clearly and in sentences at 14 months, my second (now just 2) is just starting to say 2 or 3 word fragments! every child is sooo different! i wouldnt be worried!

Alisha - posted on 04/26/2010

That's probably one of the most ridiculous things I've ever heard. Every child is different and learn at a different rate. If someone told me that about my son I probably would of laughed in their face. Your baby is young and their brain is still developing. Just keep continuing to be a great mother and please don't listen to the person who told you that. Sometimes it just takes common sense and obviously that person doesnt have it.

Blanca - posted on 04/22/2010

my son was diagnosed with a disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy...he needs a lot of specialist and has to do a ton of therapy for his body however he got tested for his speech with a speech therapist and they said that he was doing good for his age. However he is not very vocal...my daughter talked no stop but the point is that the speech therapist said he was good and around the level he needed to be at for his age. So don't get worried your daughter will talk a lot one day when she is ready and when she does you will be at that point where you just want her to stop for a second....but i really wouldnt worry.

Theresa - posted on 04/21/2010

NO way, I think every child learns at a different pace. There is no magic time period when they should be saying this and that. Some children are shy, some get what they want without talking, and some are just late bloomers. I don't think you should worry about it! She'll talk when she's ready.

Emma - posted on 04/19/2010

yes I totally agree with what your mum says Tracy lol :) thanks x

Tracy - posted on 04/18/2010

not at all!!!!!, my daughter was hardly saying anything until i came out on materity leave when she was just turning 2 then all of a sudden she was just talking away, so when she is ready she will let u no. my mum always says u wish they can walk & talk & when they can its sit down & be quiet lol

Kimberly - posted on 04/17/2010

Your little one probably says more words than you think they do. My two yr. old speaks very well, says sentences, and can express her feelings to us. My oldest did not speak this clearly at 2. I think that a first child speaks at a different pace than a second born, also my oldest is hearing impaired and wears cochlear implants so we are a very verbal family for her sake.

Bridget - posted on 04/17/2010

i wouldnt listen to your doctor. kids speak when they want to and believe me they know more then what you think. my son just turned two and he doesnt say much around starnge people and sometimes even me, but the things i catch him doing when he thinks no one is listening is amazing he can count to ten but wont do it unless hes playing by himself. now if your child is like four or five and not talking or still baby talking then you might need some concern but right now its totally normal.

Jacqui - posted on 04/16/2010

No probs but seriously, with what you have said in your last post aswell, i dont think she has a problem. I didnt realise she was 5 weeks early, this makes a HUGE diference im sure you know. The development of your little girl should be in line with a child 5 weeks younger than she actually is. Your girl sounds about the same speach stage as my wee boy, he was 2 weeks late and boys develop speach slower than girls. So youve got no problem.

Being a first time mum with Leon meant that i thought the midwifes were a fountain of knowledge on this baby thing. It wasn't long before i decided.....no, i will take your information onboard and i will decide for myself what i feel is right. i was so surprised how wrong they were with some issues. They read books and decide, they see your little one for 10mins or so at a time, they dont know them like you do.

Right im gonna stop coz your midwife has annoyed me now and i will rant for ever if i dont stop myself.

Good luck and it would be nice to hear how she is getting on in a few weeks time.

Emma - posted on 04/16/2010

thanks so much Jacqui, I didn't think i had anything to worry about as she is doing things other kids don't do. I think she's at the right stage even if she was 5 weeks early. I've noticed the past few days aswell that she is saying things that she never has before also. I'm so proud of her even if she does have a speech problem :) thanks again!!!

Jacqui - posted on 04/15/2010

I think your midwife is a moron!! Does she not know that all kids develop at diferent stages? Especially with speach. Our little ones are learning so much at the moment they tend to concentrate on one thing at a time and with some kids, including my own, speach comes last. I bet she is really accomplished at other things that other, well speaking, 2 year olds are not so accomplished at. But dont worry she will be soaking everything up and in time once she does start using alot more words she will be saying numerous new words every day. My little one has only started doing this in the last 3 or 4 days (he will be 2 on Monday) i cant believe the amount of new words he has never said before. I was also worried about my little ones lack of speach until i researched it and understood how our little ones develop (just as ive explained above).