Talking at 23 months?

Shayna - posted on 04/27/2012

Well I have a girl who is 23 months and I honestly find what they say about girls talking more and earlier to be true. She wasn't a full fledged walker until 14 months but was already a chatter box by then. I'm not sure where you live but different places have different guidelines for speech intervention. Where I live they are ridiculously high. At 18 months they should be able to say at least 25 words and string together 2 or 3 word sentences. Again, those are just the guidelines they use here and even the therapists will tell you they are too high. If in doubt talk to your doctor.

Aubrie - posted on 04/27/2012

My son is 23 months old and is the exact same way. I've noticed he never follows the typical pattern. He didn't roll over until 7 months or crawl until about a year. However when he figured something out he just takes off. He just tends to do things in his own time. Try not to compare him to other kids, it will drive you nuts. I'm sure he will start talking one day, when you least expect it. Hang in there.

Lauren - posted on 04/26/2012

Joshua is also 23 months and is not saying any words at all! 6 months ago he did all the animal noises and said probably 4 words and then stopped.... I can't pretend I am not concerned... We are taking him to the paediatrician next Friday just to rule out any physical problems and then will see from there.

Bonnie - posted on 04/26/2012

my third son is 23 months and he bearly says any words. when i give him directions, he understands and follows through. i am not worried. he will talk when he talks. my oldest son, he was saying abc's before he was one, talked complete sentences before 18 mos, but he was my first. my second child was slower in talking cause i think i didn't spend more time with him like i did with my first. i really think it depends if your child the only child, or if he was ur fourth. my older boys, know what his younger brother wants, so most of the time he doesn't need to talk cause we know his body language and his needs. well...that is my two scent. hope that helps.

Melissa - posted on 04/24/2012

It's normal. My son is the same age and he talks the exact same way. You should only worry if he isn't talking or is unable to express what he needs or wants. Just keep repeating what he says but in a full sentence. If you want to feel at ease you can ask your doctor if you can have his speech tested by a therapist. Then you will know for sure if he needs help with his speech.

Stacie - posted on 04/23/2012

Thank you!! he talks alot but just a word here and there and alot of pointing. When I say the word he will usually repeat it back, there are a few words he won't say like grandma, red and love you. we're working on those. he knows all his colors but he will not say red but he can

show you which crayon is red.. lol He's very stubborn and likes to do things on his own time

Kaitlin - posted on 04/17/2012

Totally normal. Anywhere around 1 1/2 to 3 putting together words, sentences and phrases. There's a wide range of normal- just like kids walking from 7 months to 18+ is totally normal ;D Keep talking to him using lots of words yourself, encourage him to use his words, and don't worry or obsess about it (if possible, lol)