I'm starting to get nervous about DD

Erin is almost 17 months old and not really talking yet.

She will say Da-da, and some approximations (ha for hat, tee for teeth, and a couple of others), but no real words.

I am just so nervous about going through everything all over again with her, that we have done with Ry (who has a bad speech delay). I know it's not the end of the world at all, but I see how frustrated Ryan gets, and I just don't want Erin to have to go through it all.

I know she still has plenty of time, and word explosions can happen closer to two years of age, but I just can't help to be a little concerned.

The one thing is, that at her age, Ryan was saying NOTHING. Only grunting, so at least she is beyond that.

Re: I'm starting to get nervous about DD

Don't worry she still has plenty of time.

Re: I'm starting to get nervous about DD

She's still very young and if she's trying to communicate and making sounds I woudn't worry to much. I would talk to your sons speech teacher and get some tips to try to motivate her to speak.

Re: I'm starting to get nervous about DD

Cailen is a jabber mouth now at 21 months - but even by 19 months, he wasn't talking as much as he is now!

Re: I'm starting to get nervous about DD

word approximations are considered words. she sounds pretty good for 17 months. but i know how hard it is not to worry. i have #2 on the way and i'm terrified.

Re: I'm starting to get nervous about DD

Hi,
I'm a mom and an slp and totally understand your concern. First be reassured that she's using some word approximations, that's a great sign. Second does she babble alot putting strings of syllables together that sound like conversation? This is a prerequisite to words that should be in place.

If you ever have any questions please feel free to fm and I'd be happy to answer or give you any strategies I can.