Delay in development

My boy is 14months and also not talking… I worry alot too, but try to keep reassuring myself… I don’t think we’re alone! It’s normal to worry… but I think they will be okay xx

Answer from ChatGPT, if this makes u feel better 🥰
Totally hear you—when your little one isn’t talking yet, it’s easy to start worrying. But at 14 months, it’s really common for toddlers not to have actual words yet. What’s more important at this stage is the foundation for speech.


Here’s what’s usually expected around 14 months:


Babbles a lot, using different sounds (like “ba,” “da,” “ga”)
Might say 1–3 simple words like “mama,” “dada,” or “ball” (but some don’t say any yet!)
Uses gestures like pointing, waving, or reaching to communicate
Understands simple instructions like “come here” or “give it to me”
Shows interest in people, looks where you point, or brings you toys


If he’s doing these things, he’s likely on track—even without clear words yet.


Here’s what you can do to encourage talking:


Talk to him a lot—even just narrating what you’re doing (“Now we’re putting on your socks!”).
Label things he’s looking at or playing with: “Dog!” “Cup!” “Car!”
Respond to his sounds