Should my 12 month old be speaking?
Baby talk at 12-18 months. Most babies say a few simple words like “mama” and “dadda” by the end of 12 months — and now know what they’re saying. They respond to — or at least understand, if not obey — your short, one-step requests such as, “Please put that down.”
What words should a 12 month old say?
By the end of 12 months, your child might:
- Try imitating speech sounds.
- Say a few words, such as “dada,” “mama” and “uh-oh”
- Understand simple instructions, such as “Come here”
- Recognize words for common items, such as “shoe”
- Turn and look in the direction of sounds.
What words should a baby be saying at 1 year old?
By the time your baby is a year old, he or she is probably saying between one to three words. They will be simple, and not complete words, but you will know what they mean. They may say “ma-ma,” or “da-da,” or try a name for a sibling, pet, or toy.
How can I encourage my 12 month old to talk?
From 12 to 15 Months
- Talk about the things you use, like “cup,” “juice,” “doll.” Give your child time to name them.
- Ask your child questions about the pictures in books.
- Smile or clap your hands when your child names the things that he sees.
- Talk about what your child wants most to talk about.
What to do if your child has a speech delay?
Speech Therapy is Another Great Option to Help Toddlers with Speech Delays. If your child is not responding to your attempts, or needs a bit more direction to help their speech than you can provide, consider signing them up for speech therapy. This allows your toddler to work on different activities that are designed to be played like games.
How can I tell if my child has a speech delay?
Hearing loss is often overlooked, and easily identified. If your child is speech/language delayed, their hearing should be tested. Extreme environmental deprivation can cause speech delay. If a child is neglected or abused and does not hear others speaking, they will not learn to speak.
When to worry about speech delay in toddlers?
Difficulty making and maintaining eye contact with an adult by 6 months
Why does my toddler not talk?
Hearing problems are a big factor in speech delay. Many parents don’t realize their child has any kind of hearing impairment until they don’t start talking on time. Other times, health problems like excessive ear infections or fluid buildup can cause temporary hearing loss and cause things to sound muffled.