How many words your toddler say?

Brandy - posted on 06/22/2011

My theory is that if they aren't talking, like my son, they just don't have anything to say. I did take my son in a couple days ago for shots, and by my surprise she did recommend speech therapy, to have him monitored. They used to not worry about talking until they were 2-2 1/2. Things have changed a lot, but it wouldn't hurt to maybe have him be evaluated. I know my son is a lot diff. than my daughter was at this age. She could talk in full, clear sentences at this age. Oh well, like I said, he just doesn't have anything to say I guess.

Anna - posted on 06/04/2011

so baby r on late walking ill know ill know ppl babies sometimes almost 2 depends on how their motive skills r. well im so happy my son picking every word up that said like stop hi bye wow those never before so really on that. ill hope ur son will walk really soon

Teresa - posted on 06/04/2011

my toddler will be 18 months next month and he still is not talking he says daddad and bubba but thats about it my dr is going to send him some where to help him start walking

HOlly - posted on 06/04/2011

My daughter is 18months old & has been speaking since she was about a year, she can say over 5Owords & shes trying to do sentances now! it just takes time i think, x

Anna - posted on 05/30/2011

my son is getting early intervention because it seems that he losing words and forget words and take forever said one word he cant even cup or sippy or juice and very worry. but beside he very activity in what he does very playful and love r he pride and joy

Faye - posted on 05/23/2011

our daughter is nearly 19mths old she talks in sentences and has been putting words together since before 12mths much to the amazement of h/v and gp but all children differ , try not to worry if by the age of 2-2 and half he still refuses to talk or seems to not understand what ur saying a speech therapist may help have a chat with ur h/v who can advise you more.xx

Bonnie - posted on 05/09/2011

i have a 2year old son who says "mum,dad,no,ouch,hi" and a few other small words. i took him to the the specialist told me not to worry yet as their are more and more toodlers not wanting to speak. i have just started to tell him what everything is like 'would you like some milk?' 'can you say milk...milk' he wont say it but im hoping he will one day

Angela - posted on 05/09/2011

Our pediatrician told us that when a baby can imitate animal sounds that is considered a language too. My son cannot say dog, cat, etc, but he knows all of his animal sounds. He is also raised bilingual, as our pediatrician said that makes you speak later than monolingual kids.
One day I sat down and counted all the words and animal sounds he could make. It was 30.

Sarah - posted on 05/08/2011

Just remember Einstein couldn't speak until he was 5...

Anna Marie - posted on 05/07/2011

My boys have both been late talkers. Little one is almost 8 months and has very few words. As a teacher, it was somewhat disconcerting when my older son had very few words until 2+. However, they sign to communicate and understand all that is said to them. As a 4 year old now, my eldest is hysterical in his word choice. He uses words like options are limited, unacceptable, etc. He really seemed to wait until he could speak in full sentences rather than single words.
While delayed speech can be an indicator of other problems, I think it can also be more normal, especially for a boy. Keep an eye on it and continue to encourage word use. I say "use your words" seemingly a million times a day to get the 18 month old to sign or veralize what he wants or needs.

Jennifer - posted on 04/28/2011

My little dude doesn't say too much but is quite expressive. He just got ear tubes placed 2 months ago so I'm a little worried he's behind vocally. He does say thank, more, bubble, apple, daddy, mama, but that's about it! He's not the type you can force ever. If he does the more sign and points we try to get him to say the word, but he just smiles. He will not be pushed. They all have different speeds :)

Sarah - posted on 04/25/2011

just remember einstein didn't talk until he was 5

Alisha - posted on 04/25/2011

theres nothing wrong with a kid who dont say much every kid is different then others its like potty training if a kid dont want to do something they won't but just keep trying and working with the kid and when they want to talk then he will. try and make it more fun to say things or something like get all excited bout something like ohh lookie theres a doggy! it worked with both my kids.

Barbora Milena - posted on 04/25/2011

my daughter started before her 1st bday, now she says around 20-30 words. we talk to her all the time, name all the things around, even commenting the tv ads (look "a dog". "a car" "baby"...) and i read to her since the day she was born. now we read books together, pointing at the things n saying their names, we name everything while on walk, in shop, drivin in a car... you need to talk, talk, repeat, repeat...its like a bein a broken record, all the time sayin the same again and again, but its worth it

Sarah - posted on 04/18/2011

Kelly - that maybe so but boys generally speaking are A LOT slower than girls most boys really don't catch on to this whole talking business until they're between 18-20 months

Kelly - posted on 04/18/2011

I dont want to alarm anyone but a 17 month old who does not have and words could (but not in every case) be an early indicator of a child with autism or a child with delayed speech (that may require speech therapy) however I wouldnt start getting to worried about it until they are 18-19 months and still not speaking. but early intervention is the best thing you can do for a child with these situations so if you think that it could possibly I would make a special trip to your pediatric and see if they have any indication of concern!

Alisha - posted on 04/18/2011

well my daugther who is 17 months have been talking for a while but thats because she has an older brother, she says alot of things and trys to say more than she can, but my son who is 2 and half says alot but when he was her age he didnt say to much just mama and dada and a few more things so dont wory bout your son just keep working with him:)

Sunshine - posted on 04/16/2011

My Son just turned 17 Months the 13th. He can say:
Mom, Dad, I did it, all gone, bye bye, bath. If I ask him to do things he knows what I am saying: "Get your cup!" You wanna take a bath, wanna go bye bye, where is the dog or cat or grandma or daddy etc.
All kids are different they start things when they want. Don't be too worried.. I always wonder if my son is behind :(

Just keep working with him :)

Jeannette - posted on 04/16/2011

My son is 17 months also and I'm semi worried about how much he talks. He can say: all done, hey duck, dog, bear, dada, baby, apple, banana, outside and up. I think that is all. Like I said, I'm worried he is a little behind and I think it is semi weird he can't say cup or water, which he hears all day everyday or diaper. IDK. I guess I'll see when he goes in for his 18 month visit.

Samantha - posted on 04/16/2011

MY SONS 16 HALF MUNTHS N HE DOESNT SPEAK YET HE CAN SAY MAMA ,DADA, NANA, DIDY FOR IS DUMMY,TA,BYE, TRYS TO SAY BATH AND SHOUT IS BROTHERS NAME HE DOES DO OLD MCDONALD ACTIONS WE LEARN AT PLAYGROUPS N HE SAYS POP BUT THATS IT CNT UNDERSTAND ANYFING ELSE HE MUMBLES HE JUST POINTS TO FINGS N MAKES A CUTE NOISE BUT ALL I SAY IS THEYLL SPEAK WHEN THEY WANT TO SAY SUMMAT GOOD THEY JUST DNT AV ANYTHIN TO SAY AT MOMENT

Sarah - posted on 04/15/2011

Marshall is speaking a few words (hes only just turned 17 months) so far he says mum dad ta bub bah (we sing ba ba black sheep a lot) what whats this ookie/s (this at the moment means just about anything) and oi's or oys (again it means anything although he generally says if there are toys or other males around) and wow. I do speak and read to my son heaps and we sing lots of nursery rhymes so im guessing thats why he says so many i actually told everyone that they were to not baby talk to my son..yes even from day one because i believe it just insults their intelligence. talking to them is best talk to them when you're doing something as boring as going to the toilet "mummy go wee wee" or when your changing his nappy "wow big wee wee" and also verbalise anything they point to "truck" or "juice" theyre truly like sponges at this age say a word enough times and by the end of the week they'll be saying it...well maybe not that quick but you get the idea



edit: he said bike yesterday for the first time or it was more ike but i know what he's getting at we'll be interesting to see if he says it again

Louise - posted on 04/15/2011

Don't panic just encourage him to speak if he points to his juice do not get it for him say"do you want your juice, juice" and then hand it to him. Play nursery rhymes and singing with him and try and make it alot of fun with lots of smiles and enthusiasum. He will start to talk soon so don't worry. Talk all the time to him and buy some simple flash cards and play with them. He will pick up words from play quicker. Don't panic he is not alone there are alot of children that speak later in there development. It will happen just help him along a bit.