Speech Development.

Hey from what you have said honestly I wouldn’t be worried (much easier said than done!!) I say this as a first time mum, who has a two year old (start of Feb) my son’s speech slowed down and I panicked… we read and sing all the time, narrate the day etc. however it suddenly just comes … words I don’t think he was taking in like shapes. I think for a Speech therapist it’s a pretty lengthy wait and very delayed not babbling. All take their own time and some kids are maybe pretty quiet and can communicate their needs without needing much language.

I still have moments of worry and if your concern grows definitely do what you can to get an assessment but pre two and got some words sounds pretty good 😊

Thank you so much! It’s so hard isn’t it! Like I’m doing all I can at home while she’s not in a nursery setting but so hard xxx

My little one is 2 on Sunday and hardly says anything, just makes noises. I would try not to worry at this age they’re still babies. But I also recognise he’s my second so i am more laid back than I would’ve been if it was my first 🩵

My daughter is 2 on 31st of March, and she also says very few words. She is in nursery 2 days a week which has really helped as was advised she needed to socialize more to promote speech. Also need to encourage her to speak as she doesn't really seem interested unless she really wants something. I've seen a lot of babies her age saying the same amount of words so I don't think there is much to worry about and they will progress in their own time x

My son is 2 this week. He just about says head, banana, apples, eat, and few other random words. I did contact HV but they said not to worry and if by the time he’s 2.5 years old and he isn’t speaking then they will refer him but said all toddlers reach milestones with regards to language development at different times. I still do worry regardless but try my best to help him learn new words each day. X