Diaper Swappers

MamaJules · 05-31-2012, 10:04 AM

DS1 didn't talk much at all before he turned 2 -- then it seemed like some sort of switch was flipped and all of a sudden his vocabulary increased quickly. DS2 didn't talk much until he got ear tubes at 17 months, then he really started talking. Kids talk on their own time line. Maybe next time you go to the dr. ask what they think. But I wouldn't be too worried.

ktmelody · 05-31-2012, 10:29 AM

The general rule is 8 words at 18 months. Looks like she is on track.

My 2 year old said nothing until she was 2. Now at 2.5 she has a good vocabulary.

Holly dolly · 05-31-2012, 10:49 AM

I had similar concerns with my ds2. Ds1 was speaking sentences at 18 mos...ds2 had maybe a dozen "words" at 18 mos...most of them only made sense to us. I talked to my boss (he's an audiologist, his mom is a Speech Pathologist).

His suggestion was to have him follow 2 step directions (eg "Pick up your cup and put it on the table"). This confirmed that his hearing was probably not the issue.

He also told us to repeat words constantly. If ds was pointing at his sippy cup we would say "Would you like your CUP? Can you say CUP?" It also helps to make sure they can see your mouth when you say these words...they connect a lot with vision.

He also told me that unless there was serious concerns a ped probably wouldn't do much about it until age 3.

I'm happy (and exhausted) to say that now, at 26 mos, ds2's vocabulary has EXPLODED and he repeats almost EVERYTHING he hears...especially the not-so-good stuff that comes out of Daddy's mouth.

His new phrase is "Oh darnit."

When it comes down to it...you need to follow your mommy instincts on whether or not you think something is seriously wrong.

OneDayAtATime · 05-31-2012, 11:01 AM

I wouldn't worry too much about it. Thats about what my son was speaking around that age. Then he had a vocabulary explosion at around 18/19 months and started putting words together and talking like crazy

. It seems like most of the toddlers I have know do that, they just start picking it up overnight.

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Shyasie · 05-31-2012, 12:11 PM

That 8 words at 18 months comment made me feel much better! My dd is 17 months and there are only 8 words I can think of off the top of my head that she says well enough to clearly understand. My son was was using short sentences at this age and knew my coworkers by name. Crazy difference between them!! He talked nonstop and still does at almost 5. Dd seems to be working more on physical things, I think she has better balance than my 7 year old! She follows directions well, so I will give her some time.

H's mom · 05-31-2012, 01:24 PM

My 17 mo son says: this, that, dog, car (comes out "ca"), and my mom thinks she heard him say ball one time. Ha ha! totally revealing how I talk to him. I'm trying to call things by their names now instead of saying "do you want this?"

EmilytheStrange · 05-31-2012, 01:49 PM

Its almost time for the 18month word explosion. Which does not happen at 18months, but after.

DD is 20 months now and I think your child speaks more words than she does.

We have 2 different types around here. First are words she uses without prompting, includes things like dada (does not say mama :

, sock, kitty cat, hi and a few others.

Then there are the words she repeats from us or that she will say if we ask her something like 'what is that?'. There are tons of the second category. She repeats tons, but does not initiate very many.

Your child sounds normal. I was around an 18month today who says plenty when we're not around, but nothing at all when we are. I think I've only heard him talk on FB videos

shanree · 05-31-2012, 02:19 PM

my youngest DS is 16.5 months... he doesn't speak a lot, but does regularly use 18 ASL signs. His spoken words are: Mama, Na (what he calls his biggest sister), bubba, cat, ball, cracker (cacah), dada (only occassionally says it), pawpaw, bites.... i think that is pretty much it.

My oldest DS spoke in complete paragraphs at this age

they are all different

newGranny2 · 05-31-2012, 02:23 PM

DD didn't talk much at 18 months. Turns out her ears were impacted with wax. After irrigation by the doctor she became much more fluent. Perhaps you could check with the pediatrician to rule out any physical cause.

pcjs · 05-31-2012, 04:36 PM

We were told to worry around two. Some speech pathologists we've seen say earlier but that was our clinic's belief. To me that is enough words as long as they continue to come. But, talk to your doctor at the 18 month visit and you can always do an assessment. They are no big deal.

05-31-2012, 10:04 AM	#11
MamaJules Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,177 Ratings: 39 Feedback: 100%	Re: how much should/does a 17month old talk.... DS1 didn't talk much at all before he turned 2 -- then it seemed like some sort of switch was flipped and all of a sudden his vocabulary increased quickly. DS2 didn't talk much until he got ear tubes at 17 months, then he really started talking. Kids talk on their own time line. Maybe next time you go to the dr. ask what they think. But I wouldn't be too worried. __________________ Mom to Micah, born 10/6/08And Isaiah, born 8/23/10 Use Swagbucks and earn free stuff just for being online! Yup, it really is free! Like Swagbucks? You might like Can't Beat Free ThredUp -- free $10 credit

05-31-2012, 10:29 AM	#12
ktmelody Super Moderator "We're all mad here." Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vegas BABY! Posts: 18,515 Ratings: 617 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	The general rule is 8 words at 18 months. Looks like she is on track. My 2 year old said nothing until she was 2. Now at 2.5 she has a good vocabulary. __________________ Katie, mom to Olivia (97), Veda (98), Franky (2004), Wendy (2005), JoHannah (2007), Thea (2009) and Sunny (2011)

05-31-2012, 10:49 AM	#13
Holly dolly Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 2,467 Ratings: 41 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: how much should/does a 17month old talk.... I had similar concerns with my ds2. Ds1 was speaking sentences at 18 mos...ds2 had maybe a dozen "words" at 18 mos...most of them only made sense to us. I talked to my boss (he's an audiologist, his mom is a Speech Pathologist). His suggestion was to have him follow 2 step directions (eg "Pick up your cup and put it on the table"). This confirmed that his hearing was probably not the issue. He also told us to repeat words constantly. If ds was pointing at his sippy cup we would say "Would you like your CUP? Can you say CUP?" It also helps to make sure they can see your mouth when you say these words...they connect a lot with vision. He also told me that unless there was serious concerns a ped probably wouldn't do much about it until age 3. I'm happy (and exhausted) to say that now, at 26 mos, ds2's vocabulary has EXPLODED and he repeats almost EVERYTHING he hears...especially the not-so-good stuff that comes out of Daddy's mouth. His new phrase is "Oh darnit." When it comes down to it...you need to follow your mommy instincts on whether or not you think something is seriously wrong. __________________ Wife to Casey, my grease monkey Mom to Isaac and Carson Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. Hebrews 11:1

05-31-2012, 11:01 AM	#14
OneDayAtATime Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,210 Ratings: 49 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	I wouldn't worry too much about it. Thats about what my son was speaking around that age. Then he had a vocabulary explosion at around 18/19 months and started putting words together and talking like crazy . It seems like most of the toddlers I have know do that, they just start picking it up overnight. Sent from my iPhone using DS Forum __________________ SAHM to two wild boys, a toddler and a preschooler. Expecting our third and last, a sweet little GIRL due July 2013. Taking each day as it comes and trying to avoid labels.

05-31-2012, 12:11 PM	#15
Shyasie Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 86 Ratings: 8 Feedback: 100%	Re: how much should/does a 17month old talk.... That 8 words at 18 months comment made me feel much better! My dd is 17 months and there are only 8 words I can think of off the top of my head that she says well enough to clearly understand. My son was was using short sentences at this age and knew my coworkers by name. Crazy difference between them!! He talked nonstop and still does at almost 5. Dd seems to be working more on physical things, I think she has better balance than my 7 year old! She follows directions well, so I will give her some time.