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20 month old not talking.

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TinyTyrantsSnackb1tch · 12/11/2023 09:34

After reading a thread earlier, I've realised my 20 month old doesn't talk very much. He'll say mum, dad, babble, tell me "bum bum" if he's pooped, but not a lot else. HV is coming out next week to see 24 week old DD so will speak to her then, but just feeling a bit lost and looking for some advice in the meantime.

He has a dummy, but we've cut it down and he only really looks for it if he's tired now (or as I saw on another thread... seems to find a hidden stash of them 🤣 glad it's not just me). I'm making a point of reading a lot more than we normally do (usually he will look at board books during the day and He'll play with them, gnaw them fml, and a story before bed). I think he's also in the middle of a bit of a sleep regression/dropping a nap (2 a day, usually around 30-60 mins) so I'm kinda praying THATS what all the messed up sleeps the last few weeks have been and he's on the cusp of talking.

A friend suggested Ms Rachel, put that on to give if a try (willing to try anything at this point) and he hated it, wouldn't entertain it for a moment. He's very mobile (launching himself all over the couch like an assault course as I type), loves his busy boards, I'm not sure if I'm overreacting but definitely starting to get worried so apologies if this is a bit of a mess and a ramble.

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skkyelark · 12/11/2023 20:34

How is his understanding, and does he use gestures and facial expressions to communicate? I'd expect a 20 month old to understand a fair amount of simple language related to his daily life, so 'get your shoes', 'time for a bath', 'let's play blocks', and so on. Gestures, does he do things like nod/shake his head for yes/no, wave, clap, point (to something he wants but can't reach and to show you things, like that big dog over there)?

When the words come varies hugely, so if understanding and nonverbal communication are good, I wouldn't worry too much. If one or both of those are also behind, then I'd want it looking into – a hearing test is usually the first thing, I think, as glue ear is very common in toddlers.

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