When Do Babies Start Talking?

you can't compare one child with another. Every child develops at different stages, some quicker than others and with speaking in different languages that may be slowing the process but its not bad. Just be patient continue talking to her without using baby words. When ever you are doing something just have conversation with her describing what you are doing, point out objects and tell her what they are. If you are doing babyish talk its not helping her. Believe me she's ready to talk you, it'll seem she'll never stop. Just be patient.

Hello Y., Ya know I been wondering the same thing, I mean I had 6 I outta know right, well my story is different after my first set of twins, and one surving I didnt really have to compare, which docs always say you shouldnt compare, they are all individuals..... Ok now my 2nd set of twins b/g now 21 months ..well Baby B walked, talked, climbed from age 12 to 15 or so.... my Baby A, he walked 18months and babbles, might say Buh Bye once in a while and just started climbing a month or so.. Yes they were preemies and they can be delayed, It seems to be that Baby B is right on target for a full term baby.... if you happen to find out exactly what stage they should be on as far as how many words they should be speaking let me know.... I will tell you tho that my son has a Teacher here once a week and she told me the best way is too do this.... when your child wants something try and make him ask for it for instance, if its a ball.. say Ball and dont give up the ball till he tries..... this way he knows he wont get the ball till he attempted.. and if he is trying give him a reward for trying..... but if I know anything else I will let ya know.... hope all goes well... Tc
Dee

I have a 3 1/2 yr and 16 mth boys. My older guy started speaking (and clearly at a VERY young age). My other one babbles all say long and like yours, only says a handful of words. Although it is hard not to compare, and the ped finds nothing wrong (hearing, etc) it is too early to be concerned. Just keep talking to her. Soon, we will be wishing for a little peace and quiet!!!!!! Enjoy

Every child's development is different. None or right or wrong except for disabilities.

Your baby is learning several words a day and storing them in her brain bank. She will say them when she's ready.

The very best thing to do on your part is to talk to her constantly. Explain everything you're doing as you're doing it. Everything! Use inflections and speak clear and enthustiastice. No baby talk!!!

Read a couple of books a day. The same ones for a few weeks then switch up.

Also, don't meet every need right away. Get her to ask. Get her to communicate with you. After a few minutes of giving her a chance to communicate ask her "Do you want your toy?" "Okay, here is your toy."

Also, baby sign language is supposedly helpful for speech. Teach her words like eat, drink, more, read, tired, play in sign language. Use them always. I promise one day she'll look at you and communicate "more" and even say it.

I've done all of my suggestions and I'm not sure which worked the best but my son's vocab is good. Again, some babies have their own agenda.

Good luck and have fun having marvelous conversations with your baby.

My son is 21 months old, and he barely talks. He was a preemie though. He was put into EIP, but it didn't work out, it just made him more frustrated, so we dropped it. His new doctor told me it isn't a big deal if he's not talking yet, he's developing just fine and has reached or exceeded every other milestone. You know, Einstein didn't talk until he was four! Of course, I'd prefer my son start talking sooner than that, but I'm not as worried about it as I was before.

Sometimes I feel the same way with my 22 month old but I think it might be different if the other child goes to day care and your child doesn't. Once my daughter started day care she has been learning so much more it's amazing.

Four months is not a huge time gap. My oldest son was speaking pretty clearly by 14 months, my second not until he was almost 2 and my third has only recently (last 3 months) starting speaking so we can clearly understand what he's saying (he'll be 3 in July). One thing I have learned is not to speak for her. If she wants something and will only point to it, say the words as you are giving it to her. Eventually she will get it. Talking "to" her will really help, so does reading to her. I also found that there is a difference when they are around other children for long periods of time, like daycare. My first two were in daycare full time, my third is not. All children will progress at different rates. If you are concerned though, a trip to the doctor will not hurt.

Hello Y.,

I am a mother of a six year old who did not start talking until he was two--other than maybe four workds like mamma,dadda, etc. Even the pediatrician seemed slightly concerned and said that I should be doing Richard Scary books with him daily. I did not worry because I read to him for at least an hour a day.

Turns out he was just absorbing everything around him at a rate which we adults don't understand. My son is in Kindergarten now and reading on the third or fourth grade level--and basically taught himself to read. He is far from perfect but I'm just letting you know what you already know--that there is no "right" time for talking, walking, and potty training, reading, etc.--that they all do everything eventually and do those things well. We never see any 15 year olds walking around who wear diapers and can't walk--unless they're disabled--so just enjoy your beautiful daughter and know that she is going to be so ahead of the game in every way because of having heard more than just one language.

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I just had to write to you. DON'T WORRY! I believe that a lot of it also has to do with the fact that you do speak different languages. A friend of mine spoke 2 languages to her daughter and she was well past 2 when she began to speak. As far as me personally, we only speak English, and my daughter started talking a few words at around 22 months. Then she went from a few words to phrases and then sentences. Now she has a fantastic vocabulary. The dr. would always ask if she understood and I said yes. If your daughter understands, then do not worry. She will progress at her own rate. I too was worried, but if I knew then what I know now, I would be so much more relaxed. Good luck!