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25 months language development

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Ladybug1235 · 17/03/2025 17:13

Hi fellow parents
I am a mum to a lovely 25 months old and would like some input on language development . Needless to say .

What she can do

  1. follow my point and use all the gestures
  2. Lots of words words with two /3 words sentence stringed together
  3. She can identify things in books and family photos correctly
  4. She asks questions like what happened , where is mommy what’s that ?
  5. She can answer simple questions lie what’s that , where is that who’s that ? What color is that ? Can you give me the big / small ball
  6. Follow simple commands like : stop , wait for mummy and no , pick up the toy and put it on the table , take socks off
  7. Answer positively to simple instructions: feed dolly or brush dolly’s , put shoes on , bath time ( she runs to the bathroom)
  8. She pretends cook and brings us books to flick through/ read , bring dolly for a walk and pretend mix with a tea cup . She is very gentle with dolly and gives her a Cuddle all the time .
  9. She is very affectionate and her tantrums never lasts more than a few minutes
  10. She doesn’t hit , kick or bite ( so far )
  11. Sleeps through the night since she was 12 months and eats well
  12. She brushes her own teeth and can point to all of her and our body parts
Socially, she is an introvert but with her peers , especially if it is a one to one , she looks at them and approaches them . For example , a little boy came over and gave her a stick and she chased him to give it back . She waves at people who interact with her but in a big group she hides away next to me .

The thing I have noticed is that when she gets approached sometimes she goes on a tangent with her speech if anxious . Like she asks herself questions like what’s your name ? And answer with her name .
how was your 25 months old ?
Any other parents have experienced this sort of behaviour

OP posts:
lovemetomybones · 19/03/2025 18:57

ive said this before to you, you are listing developmental milestones that are in line with the development of a 25 month old. If you are concerned speak with the nursery/ health visitor. I doubt they would investigate further though.

my son is 42 month old is developmentally in all areas currently at milestones for 18 months. He ignores his peers, has ten words, never said mum or mama, he is non speaking (diagnosed), but he doesn’t have the cognitive ability to understand most of what is said to him. He has limited self care ability, can’t dress or help dress himself, ignores most people including peers, stems when happy, head bangs when frustrated, is obsessed with routine, can’t turn pages of a book, can’t pick out pictures in a book but does point at them.

honestly what you have typed is a dream for me! Discuss with her nursery and see if they can assess her milestones, I think seeing where your child is in black and white will massively reassure you that you don’t need to worry.

PlanetOtter · 19/03/2025 18:45

You’ve been reassured many many times on MN and by professionals. At some stage you need to ask for help for yourself.

Seawolves · 19/03/2025 18:43

There is absolutely nothing in your OP that isn't age appropriate. 'All' two year olds are not 'fully conversational' most are still only putting 2-3 words together.

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Ladybug1235 · 19/03/2025 18:32

It is more her language and how she answers open needed questions . She can’t answer questions like “ do you like apple or what’s your favourite food ? What are you doing ?
all the kids her age are fully conversational whilst me still says “ more crackers “ or pasta “ when she wants it

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WhenSunnyGetsBlue · 17/03/2025 20:15

I don't understand your concern. You've provided a list of can-dos that you would expect for a toddler. She seems right on track

ClowningArounds · 17/03/2025 18:12

Pretty sure a 25 month old should not be brushing their own teeth.

ItsaMeMummio · 17/03/2025 18:05

If she is at nursery, what do the staff say about her language and social development?

IdaGlossop · 17/03/2025 18:03

What exactly is the purpose of your post?

ItsaMeMummio · 17/03/2025 18:01

What did you take from the huge amount of advice you have been given on your numerous other posts about your (seemingly perfectly typical for a 2 yr old) DD?

It feels very much like there's an answer you're hoping for but not getting, and perhaps you need to look at some more professional support for yourself as you are very very anxious and I don't think it's helping you or your DD Sad