My DD is 20 months next week. As the title says, she isnt walking and isnt talking. She will take very wobbly steps if you hold her hand, but she has been doing this for about 2 months now and hasn't improved at all. She hasnt taken any steps unaided. She does cruise the furniture and climb but her balance is terrible.
Also, she has barely any language. She makes 'eh' sounds at everything, says 'dada', and does know some animal sounds (snake, cow, sheep). She hasnt managed a new sound or word in about 2 months. I am a teacher so I am very aware of her development. I read to her every day, dozens of books, and she loves them. I speak to her all the time, constantly. I am always pointing out animals and their sounds, colours, objects, everything. I have tried doing flashcards with her but she seems to have no attention span for them. The weird thing is her comprehension seems fantastic. She understands everything I say, even when I ask her for very specific items.
I have been saying up to now 'she will do things in her own time' but the time is really ticking by and she isnt doing anything. It doesnt help that she has a 23 month old cousin to who independently counting to 20 and has been walking since 14 months. My DHs family LOVE to compare them. I am starting to feel like I have failed her, that maybe she isnt learning because I am not doing enough.
Should I be worried?
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20 month old not walking or saying words
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SqidgeBum · 12/06/2020 12:08
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