Bonding

[skyblue27]

Me and my 26 month old son have just lay on the bed having a lovely deep bonding moment of eye contact and smiling laughing and chattering - only the chattering on his part was complete jibber jabish. But hopefully he will start soon and the above is a good sign I hope

Anyone

What are you asking? About bonding or when a 2 year old should speak words?

I'm asking for a general opinion. Like we connect so well and have a great bond and it almost felt like a proper conversation only his half was jibberish

Does he say any words OP? I know it’s not what you’re asking but you’d expect a 2 year old to have quite a few words by now (I think 50?) and be forming 2 word sentences. If he’s not doing that then maybe get in touch with your HV.

Sounds like you shared a lovely moment.

No he doesn't have many words but I'm not worried Cos I have come across soooooooo many people in real life who's kids are same age and similar. It only seems to be on Mumsnet that it's different I have contacted a speech therapist to be safe and he's starting nursery in September so I'm sure that'll help loads

I don't get what youre asking OP. I have this with my 7m DD, think it's pretty standard?

How can u possibly compare a 7 month old to a 26 month old

a lovely deep bonding moment of eye contact and smiling laughing and chattering - only the chattering on his part was complete jibber jabish.

This ^^ is something i do with my 7m old. I'm not comparing, you asked for opinions and mine is that it's a pretty normal thing. From the time in which she's been awake/alert and vocal, so maybe 8w, we've been having "conversations" and lots of heart melting eye contact. It's weirdly like they understand, even though they can't talk yet.

Ok

Obviously this isn't the first time. We have been bonding since day one but my point was now that he's older we have so much more fun and it was almost like a conversation only he's not there with talking English yet. Just jibberish

It's all ok, no matter what age he is. Just enjoy !

There is a great website with tips and a progress checker.

ican.org.uk/i-cans-talking-point/

It might be worth having a look at whilst you are waiting to see a Speech and Language therapist.

It is lovely having those 1:1 bonding times - even my 12 year old enjoys a cuddle and a chat (occasionally!!!)