19months and not talking

[Poppy1989]

My sons 19/almost 20 months

He responds perfectly to all direction, "can you get your cup" "can you get your shoes" ect.
Eats great on his own, uses a fork and spoon, gives eye contact, very affectionate, goes to nursery 2 mornings a week (they haven't mentioned any concern)
Will point out all objects asked in a book, will make all noises for the correct animal.
But.... just doesn't want to say whole words.
Sometimes I get, " shoes" "hello" "please" "dad" but nothing else.
He doesn't call for me as "mummy" and when I ask what animal this is, he reply's with the sound it makes and not the name of it.
I read all the time to him, flash cards, and explain everything I do in a day.
I have family members who tell me not to worry as he's "clever in other ways" and "will talk when he's ready" but something just bothers me and I'm not sure if it should.

I am calling the health visitor tomorrow to ask advice but just generally confused! He's my first child.... so winging it completely!!

Your child sounds like mine and he's 21 months. Honestly, I'm not trying to sound patronising here but my experience from my first and when I compare with my second, my second is so much more advanced and he's in line with your child. Most kids don't put sentences tougher until after 2. He's picking up words, pointing, following instructions and more. You're both doing great!

This is normal, speech isn't really expected until 2, don't worry.

@overthinkingismymiddlename
Thank you! Im happy to hear any advice good or bad It's hard when Iv had a few people comment on the fact he's not saying much (at playgroups ect) it just started to bother me and made me question if I should be concerned. I appreciate you commenting thank you.

@BertieBotts thank you for your response. I will stop panicking now and just let him be. X