Hi all. I just joined Mumsnet... I have heard so many great things about it that I am really excited to participate. I have two kids - a 25 month old daughter, and an 8 /12 month old son.
My son seems to be developing really well, other than the fact that he has yet to start babbling. No 'ba ba ba', 'ga ga ga' etc. at all. He makes lots of happy vowel sounds (ahhhs, ooohhhhss, etc), but no consonants at all. I am fairly certain that his hearing is quite good, as he responds to the tiniest of sounds. He is developing really well in other ways.
He has reflux and has been on medication (ranitidine) for that, but otherwise is quite well.
All the development books (which I know I shouldn't pay too much attention to!) say that most babies are babbling by six months. My daughter certainly was. Our health visitor suggested that if he is not babbling by nine months, we can get his hearing tested. That is in two weeks, but still no babbling. I am pretty sure it's not his hearing, but I guess you never know.
Just wondering if any of you have experienced this with your children? If you could share your experiences on this front, I would really appreciate it.
Many thanks in advance!
I look forward to participating in the Mumsnet community.
Karen
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8 1/2 month old son not babbling at all... is that worrisome?
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specialk1215 · 06/07/2007 20:44
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