14 month old hasnt said an actual word yet

Fiona - posted on 01/28/2011

Oops me again, I have just read that she goes to daycare have you spoken to them about you worries?

Fiona - posted on 01/28/2011

ohh forgot to add get her hearing tested!

Fiona - posted on 01/28/2011

Hi Dianne,
You have not done anything wrong, if she is happy and healthy that is always a good start. Take her to your doctor or nurse of a devlopmental check up and ease your fears and worries. Some babies just take longer.
Fiona

Heather - posted on 01/06/2011

Nothing is wrong with her!!! and you haven't done anything wrong!!! all babies develop differently!! Before you know it you won't be able to get her to stop talking!!

Michelle - posted on 01/06/2011

My son was born on Oct 20th. he says some words but not constant. he only says it if i said it, then he might repeat it but that would be it. he usually points and makes a screech at what he wants. so don't worry im sure its fine.

Amber - posted on 01/05/2011

My son is 15 months old and he says a few word but manly talks in his own language. I know how it feels to be discouraged about there development. My brother has neighbors that have girls that are around my sons age and they are saying 50 words or so and can point to different flash card and say what they are and my brother thinks my son should be right up there with them. I say kind develope in there own pace and you should help them not rush them. But if you think that your child really isn't where they should be,there are screenings they can do. I would def look it up online for the center in your area. Best of luck!

Autumn - posted on 01/05/2011

If you are really concerned, you could talk to your doc. He/she may be able to put you in touch with someone who can come by and do an evaluation. I had this done with my son when he seemed delayed compared to my 2 older kids. They can suggest things to help work with her on, or even just calm your fears if there is nothing wrong. Sometimes we compare out kids to those who are very advanced when it just isn't fair to them.

Dianne - posted on 01/05/2011

no she is my first and she dosnt point at things yet if she wants something and if it on the bench she shits next to the bench and cries and i have to figure out what it is she is crying for, i didnt know kids pointed at things they want until i posted this.

Lynette - posted on 01/05/2011

Is she a second child? Sometimes when u have child in the house that is already talking, the second one may take a little longer because the 1st one is doing all the talking. Encourage her to say what she wants, not just to point at juice keep repeating the word juice to her or a certain toy. Eventually she will mimick and then say it. Good Luck

Dianne - posted on 01/04/2011

she does babble alot she says "ka" (i have figured this to be "ta") and she says gaga alot i have no idea if that is meant to mean something she is a very happy little girl who is extremly active she wont walk yet but i know she can do it as i have let go of her hands and she has taken quite a few steps but refuses to do it on her own

Autumn - posted on 01/04/2011

First words are very hard to hear sometimes. It's hard to tell when they are copying our words. My first kept babbling the same thing all the time. Then one day it finally hit me what he was saying. He was trying to say my name. It's what everyone else called me so that is what he was trying to call me. It's very difficult for them to form word properly.
It's very likely that she is saying words, you just haven't learned to speak toddlerise yet =) It will come.

Jackie - posted on 01/03/2011

Don't blame yourself or your baby at all. I know many moms whose babies didn't say anything at till they were almost two then spoke in full sentences. Your baby may just be an observer. I think it is completely normal at this age for a child to not say any words yet. Is she babbling? I would talk to your pediatrician just to be reassured but this doesn't mean our baby isn't smart. There are some extremely intelligent babies in history who had "delayed" speech.

Lesley - posted on 01/03/2011

I wouldn't worry too much about your daughter. I have 4 children including a 14 month old girl who doesn't say much except dadada sometimes. I have 3 older boys who all talked at different points. My one son who actually ended up having a minor speech delay wasn't talking at 2 1/2 and that is when they started worrying about him not talking and he started receiving speech therapy. He was in special education during his preschool years. I am glad to say that now, at age 8, he has absolutely no developmental delays. His speech and grammar are perfect. He is just a little shy. Perhaps this could be the difference. My son who was talking like a little adult at 11 months is now a social butterfly. Definately, keep talking to your doctor if you don't feel like she is "right" but don't stress out, because this could cause more self esteem issues for your child in the future.

Jessica - posted on 01/03/2011

Not sure where you are located, but here in Texas there is a program called E.C.I. (early childhood intervention) They will come to your home, and asses you child (under age 5) for physical and/or mental delays, and then if there is a problem, counsel and suggest programs for the child. My DD was 6 1/2 weeks early, and is now 14 months. Bi-lateral clubbed feet, not walking or talking yet either. Honestly I wouldn't worry TOO much right now, but as they say...trust yourself, if YOU think something is wrong....get a second opinion. Best wishes!

Caroline - posted on 01/02/2011

i worked in day care for 10 years and i worked with children who didn't come out with words but would tell you in other ways what they wanted my son is nearly fifteen months old and he isn't walking and comes out with 2 clear words i wouldn't worry as i was told that there is no right age for talking and walking now your daughter will walk and talk in her own time don't compare her sit and read and point things out use the same book as this is how they read and what they do in the early years curriculum now using the same book if your worried phone your health visitor but i wouldn't worry take care

Dianne - posted on 01/02/2011

i cant beleive the mother thought a life of drugs was what a child needs it makes me both angry and upset angry at the mother for not changing her life for her child and upset that the poor bubba had to go through that. I might sound nasty but why dont the courts force people like that to be sterilised instead of enduring that. A boy must be a blessing for you after 4 girls children are the best my daughter worries the hell out of me but i love her more than life iteself and couldnt imagine not having her in my world thats why i worry so much she is all i have and im pretty sure ill never have any more children we are very very close and i pray that she is ok she can walk put chooses not to and she goes to day care i was hoping that would help her im going to start asking what they do with her every day

Cheryl - posted on 01/02/2011

the courts made her give him away and this was baby 5 that had the same fate. He is our life and we love him so much. He is our fifth child after we had 4 daughters that are in their 30's and late teens.

Dianne - posted on 01/02/2011

oh Cheryl that is so sad that poor kid he is lucky to have you. It breaks my heart to hear about poor little bubba's that are born addicted to drugs at least his mother gave him up for adoption she must have known she couldnt raise him and did the right thing by giving him to a family that could look after him the way a child deserves.

Cheryl - posted on 01/02/2011

Go with your gut then. My baby was diagnosed with cerebral palsy months ago. We adopted Zacharius and he was born addicted to cocaine. Now the drug exposure is causing him to have anger issues. As for the cerebral palsy, I think they are dead wrong.

Dianne - posted on 01/01/2011

i have tried alot of things i even bought flash cards, but they only are the alphabet ones that have the letter A on one side and a word starting with a on the other. Im going to go through each letter slowly like a new letter each day and hopefully it will help her. She is my first and i adore her, im a single mum so i dont have a partener to talk to about it i really beleive that helps when raising babies but it also has made out bond alot stronger.

Lana - posted on 01/01/2011

Hi. Everyone else has said everything but as far as being worried about the walking and then not bothering i may set your mind at ease about that. My daughter took about 6-8 steps just after her 1st birthday and then just decided she didn't want to continue walking until she was 13 & 1/2 mths. It is easy to say don't worry but you do especially if she is your first child. Mollie was my second so i didn't worry as much even though my eldest daughter did everything really early. (walking at 11 mths) I think if the baby (like my 2nd child) is a little chubby then they take longer. Just keep pushing with docs until you get more opinions and at least your mind will be at ease. Sounds like you are doing everything you possibly can to help your little girl to develop so good on you. You are a good mother. It will all just happen when she wants it to. Like everyone else my daughter doesn't say much either. only really mum or muuuuummm when she wants something. Dad and Ta. Other than that she also babbles and grunts and points.hope this has all been helpful. goodluck

Coral - posted on 01/01/2011

just read another of your comments my son wud take 7 or 8 steps n fall and then crawl everywhere. he started walkin the day after his 1st birthday n it was perfect walking he didnt fall n was very steady, some babys like the little bits of practice n then theres no stopping them.

Coral - posted on 01/01/2011

my son is just over 14mnths and has only jus started sayin mumum but he is so intelligent in other ways and picks things up very quickly! i really wouldnt worry, aslong as the majority of milestones have been hit theres nothing wrong with her, my son is so happy and contented the fact he doesnt talk yet doesnt bother me hes very vocal so wen their ready they'll start talkin to us x

Dianne - posted on 12/31/2010

i talk to her alot and i never use baby words if im shopping i ask her questions like "where do you think the tomato sauce is" and i tell her what im doing and what we are at the shops for. I used to take her to play group but unfortuanalty being a single mum means i must work to support us she has been doind swimming lessons since 9 mths and she loves it we will be continuing it this year and in the meantime i try to get to the local pool as often as possible so she dosnt forget about the pools. However she has just started standing on her own without holding the couch i was holding her hand last night and walking with her i let go and the first time she took 2 steps then fell the 2nd time she took 4 steps and fell and the 3rd time she took 6 steps and fell after that she wouldnt even try anymore i know she would be able to walk but she shows no real interest in doing it she prefers crawling which worries me as i think she might never walk as she can get everywhere crawling and she does say "ta" but she actually says "ka" everytime she has something she shouldnt i say "ta" and she now says it back hopefully this is the start of it i also take her dummy off her during the day hopefully that hekps

Ingrid - posted on 12/31/2010

Hi dianne, my son is almost 15mths. He is talking & walking.
We talk to him like we talk to bigger kids, no repeating baby words. And we use flash card too.
I always turn on the kids channel, sometimes he watched it, sometimes he's busy playing.
I brought him to Gymbaroo when he was about 8 mths, he went to swimming lesson when he was 5mths.
And we go to the library for Rhyme Time, which he started to put interest when he's around 11mths.

U may try to have few activities & see what's her interest.
Basically what i do is to have some fun activities for my son so he can interact with other ppl and not afraid to see new ppl, bcoz my family stay in the diff country and it always me & him during day time.

Have u try to get 2nd opinion from other doctor?

Kimberly - posted on 12/31/2010

My 14 month old doesn't really talk either. He picked up shit from his older brother. I'm not to happy about that. Hoping that he picks up some better words soon.

Dianne - posted on 12/29/2010

Suzanne my daughter was also born on the 28th of October and sounds like she is at the same stage as your little man.

My daughter does go to day care as im a single mum and i work 2-3 days a week she also has a dummy so im taking that off her and only letting her have it when she sleeps so far she dosnt seem to mind her dummies removal and am hoping without it in her mouth she will start talking soon. I used to read to her alot but now she wont sit still long enough to let me finish the book as soon as i read one page she tries to close the book (her way of saying "No mummy boring?") i love my daughter she is my everything i have never loved another human as much as i love this little angel it breaks my heeart to think something might be wrong with her i want her to do all the normal things kids get to do and mainly live a happy life

Diana - posted on 12/29/2010

Try a baby signing video its great and teaches the baby how to communicate with gestures. We found a really good one at the public library. I would not worry just keep enriching her environment. It takes a while for a child to assimilate language, and they are learning all the time. My husband speaks english and I speak only spanish to my daughter and she understands with no problem. Its funny because she babbles in both languages. We even played some japanesse video for her and 4 other language videos for her. What ever they are exposed during the first year they can learn with ease later on. Just trust your childs amazing brain!!! enjoy her and quit worrring that the she is not doing every thing 'right'. Be patient and positive mommy!!! :)

April - posted on 12/29/2010

There is an Ages and Stages questionnaire we got from our pediatrician at his 12month appointment. It's a good guideline to see your child's progress. Maybe you should ask your doctor about that and then discuss any results from the survey with him/her.

Meagen - posted on 12/29/2010

My daughter just turned 14 months as well. She just started walking unsupported about a week ago. Now we can't stop her. She always wants to be on the ground. She also hasn't started talking yet. She does babble a lot and we think she said Dada intentionally the other day. She points to things she wants, so she is communicating. If you are really worried, talk to her doctor. Ask for a referal to a specialist if you think he/she isn't taking it as seriously as you want them to. My nephew didn't start talking until he was almost 2. He is above average intelligence.
Is you baby around other kids her age? Stella really started to shine once we started going to Mommy&Me. It was like she said oh! I can do that too. She also prefers to play with boxes or remotes to her toys. Try not to stress so much. All babies develope on their own schedule. Good luck.

Suzanne - posted on 12/29/2010

my son as well has just turned 14 months and was born on the 28th october 2009. my cousines little lad had been a little chatter box since his first birthday ( he is 2 months older than mine) and it worrys me now that justin isnt evan trying to say anything yet. he is babbling a lot more now so am pleased avout that. i think that i am going to get the docter check him out as i am worried now as well x. gope all is ok xx

Dianne - posted on 12/29/2010

she dosnt show intrest in toys i have spend hundreds on toys that she wont play with any of them she waves but it can take alot of encouragement to get her to wave i have to move her hand in a waving motion to get her to do it on her own she wont ever do it on her own

April - posted on 12/28/2010

I know what you mean. My son doesn't really always seem to listen to me either. Ithink sometimes they are just too interested in something else.
Wait till she shows interest in a specific toy and then tell her the name of it maybe.
Does she wave or anything? I make up my own little sign language symbols for some things and since I've been doing that, I think my son has caught on more to communication although he doesn't speak he can now point to some things, wave sometimes, etc.,

Dianne - posted on 12/28/2010

i hope so im very worried she dosnt seem to understand what im saying either i did see a different doctor who has refered her for a hearing test i dont think she has hearing problems though she does ignore me if she isnt right next to me but i often wonder if that is because she is up to no good and is choosing not to hear me

April - posted on 12/28/2010

My son doesn't really talk much either. I don't think it's a huge cause for concern, especially since the doctor said she is okay. Try not to worry too much.

My sister's baby also was late in talking. She ended up sitting down with her daughter and just holding one object and saying the word over and over and OVER again! For example, book, and then just keep saying it. If you do this neough she'll start to get the idea and maybe one day surprise you with all the words she knows :)

I think some kids are perfectionists lol. They don't want to start something like walking or talking until they know they'll do it right.

Mary - posted on 12/28/2010

I understand how you are feeling. My daughter is 14 months old and is not walking or talking yet. She babbles a lot but no intentional words. I am trying not to worry because babies do develop at completely different rates. My daughter does understand what I tell her though so that makes me feel a little better. Just give it some time and try not to worry :)

Laura - posted on 12/28/2010

She should be understanding some things you talk about with her by now. Def don't worry about her not talking yet-lots of kids don't talk yet at this point. I'm not sure where you live, but your county should have some sort of child developmental checklist/program that you can check out. If you feel something is wrong, now is the time to get it checked out. Early detection is the best thing for a child and services can be started to help her if they find an area needing a little boost. Good luck!

Shannon - posted on 12/27/2010

My lil girl was born on oct 26 2009 and she doesnt even really babble she points and wines, It does make u feel like what is wrong with her I have started trying to make her say somthing if she wants it still not working so ur not alone I would try talking talking to her doc again jus incase but on the other hand I have heard some babys with higher IQs wont talk intill much later and I have a friend who is 24 and works doing research for nassa and she didnt walk till she was allmost 2 soo all kids are diffrent I would not worry to much!

Dianne - posted on 12/25/2010

she dosnt seem to understand what im saying she seems to be in her own little world

Sharon - posted on 12/25/2010

Our little guy barely says anything too. We'll get the very occasssional mumma, but that's about it. He seems to understand what we are saying though and points to things he wants etc. I think some are just quicker and different things than others.

Dianne - posted on 12/24/2010

she dosnt walk yet either i have always talked to her and tell her what im doing since the day she was born but she still says nothing i have had a feeling since she was 8 months that something isnt right i have taken her to doctors and they tell me she is fine but im positive something is wrong

Jenn - posted on 12/24/2010

If you continue to talk to her and point things out around her, she'll eventually start picking up some words.

Jenn - posted on 12/24/2010

Just because she hasn't said anything yet, doesn't mean she isn't smart. If you're concerned, I would definitely talk to her doctor. Keep in mind, every child develops differently. My son started walking at 13 months, while others I know started much, much earlier. It doesn't mean anything!!!