13 Month Old Speech

[ladybird30]

Has anyone else had speech delays or difficulties with their young toddler?

My DS is 13 months now and still isn't really using words. We had 2 weeks of 'Mama' then he just stopped saying it and hasn't since and he's not using any other words. He's babbling a lot with 'gaga' and 'baba' but that's it. I'm also worried he doesn't really response to his name very well. He can be playing and I'll call him a few times and nothing.

Our HV at his 12 month assessment said she wasn't overly concerned but I'm worried he's behind compared to other babies so any similar stories or advice you used to help would be welcomed

Only when he was newborn, I have queried this but he does respond to sounds, I'm just not sure he understands his name yet...

Yes, the babbling is definitely progressing. He's started to using a lot more sounds and started to say dada, although not in context and makes a 'yeah' and 'n' sound which are both new as well

Hi @ladybird30 hows your little one coming on with his speech?

Hi @ladybird30

I came across your thread as I've just googled the same question for my little one! How is your child's speech now, did you find it came on in the last 6 months?

@MaltipooMama
Hey, so sorry, I've only just seen this!

We've had a definite improvement. We're at around 30 words now, including play sounds. He's still a little "behind" but making great progress.

I ended up taking him to a speech therapy group session at our local children's health centre which was v helpful and we've got another review when he is about 2 to see how he's doing.