14 month old with nothing to say......

Susan - posted on 09/13/2010

My daughter is 2 now so it's hard to remember what she was saying at 14 months, but I don't think she was saying all that much. Does your daughter seem to understand you? That's probably more important at that age than speaking words. Also keep in mind that some children will speak earlier or later than others. My daughter is 2 and has maybe two two-word phrases, but my co-worker's daughter at the same age is saying "I want to go to beach", "let's go on rides" etc. My daughter understands every word we say to her though so she's just not as vocal yet and she'll eventually catch up. I wouldn't worry about it too much, but like the other moms said, just take some special one-on-one time with her to make sure she's getting the chance to speak.

Bernadette - posted on 09/06/2010

I am not in this situation yet, as I am only pregnant with my second child now. But I have noticed with my two sisters' kids that the older ones do seem to develop faster in terms of language, etc, and I think it has a lot to do with the one-on-one attention they get when they are the only one. 2nd and 3rd children obviously don't get all the time that their older siblings got, where it was just you and that child talking, playing, reading together, etc. I think it's pretty natural that the younger children are a little bit behind, but it will all level out as they get older. And for now, I guess just try to make as much alone time for your youngest as you can - perhaps send the other two to play with Daddy for a while, so that you can do the things with her that you used to do with the older ones, without interruption.

Amanda - posted on 10/28/2009

My daughter has just started saying more things in the last month. She has said mama and dada for a while now but she says please and thank you. They are not fully pronounced but the sounds are there. If she wants something and is grunting for it I make her say please before she gets it (sounds like pee) and then most of the time will say thank you without me having to remind her. She is also starting to repeat animal sounds when I say them to her. She says no and Nana (for Grandma or Banana). Again most of the stuff she says most people wouldn't think she was saying anything just jibberish but I know depending on the situation and what she is doing whether it is a word or jibberish.

Maggie - posted on 10/28/2009

make sure she is getting some one on one talking time with you or daddy. She might know lots of words but just isn't able to get a word in. Try usig baby sign if you haven't already. It gets their point across before they can say what they want.

Samantha - posted on 10/27/2009

I was wondering the same thing! My son is 14 months and says momma, dada, and Dee dee (for his aunt Debi), but that's about it. My family and I talk constantly so i know he hears lots of stuff. I figure he'll talk when he's ready. I had a dream he just said one day, "No, I'm all done Mommy." made me laugh when I woke up :)

Tina - posted on 10/27/2009

My baby is 14 months old and the only thing we understand is Mama and Dadda...her siblings are 9 and 11 years old. the baby is quiet util they are around then its more like shrieks than words. I know they are playng and entertaining her. She ocassionally will have out bursts of jibberish but not constant. I just make sure when I speak with her I have eye contact or at least pause like I am waiting for a response. I think your situation is normal and you are in good company.

Ivana - posted on 10/27/2009

Our son is an only child and he only says dada regularly, and mama infrequently, but jibbers all the time. I have a friend with a 15 month old who's in the same boat. I think as long as your baby is being talked to alot and around talking alot, I think its perfectly normal for her to develop at her own pace.

Nicke - posted on 10/27/2009

My 14 month old doesn't say anything. Not even mommy or daddy. If you ask her where mommy or daddy are she will point to us but she doesn't talk. Should I be concerned?

Courtney - posted on 10/27/2009

My husbabd and I were just discussing this the other day our 14 month old jibbers all the time she stopped saying da da and only briefly said mama not she only really says what are you doing and that is hard to distinguish she only jibber jabbers all the time so i don't think your baby is behind however we also considered that we made it too easy for her not to speak by giving her what she wants when she points to it.

Courtney - posted on 10/27/2009

My husbabd and I were just discussing this the other day our 14 month old jibbers all the time she stopped saying da da and only briefly said mama not she only really says what are you doing and that is hard to distinguish she only jibber jabbers all the time so i don't think your baby is behind however we also considered that we made it too easy for her not to speak by giving her what she wants when she points to it.