My son is almost 14 months old but just 12 months adjusted. I'm writing to know if you moms consider his receptive language to be on par for his age. I worry about everything, I'm a ftm and of a preemie, so it's hard. I also don't know anyone in real life with babies, so I'm asking all of you lovely mommies.
He still doesn't have any true words yet, maybe "dada" too hard to tell sometimes. He says it to my husband, but he also will say it in random babble.
So, as for the receptive area here is where he's at:
I know I can teach him any word, I think, because he'll look and/or sometimes point to the ceiling fan when I say "where's the fan?" or "where are your pictures?" (we have his pictures plastered all over our walls.) He looks when I asks where the dog is or where dada is, etc.
When I say "let's go change your diaper" he goes to his room (that's where I change him.) If I say "go get your ball" he usually gets the ball. If I say "go put on your music" he usually will (I have a DVD player with his cd in it, he knows how to turn it on.)
If I say "who's here?" or "grandpas here!" he goes over to the gate by my door to see.
If I say "where is my nose?" he can usually point to it, usually.
When I give him a bath and say "put your head back" he does.
Does this seem like enough for his age? I swear I read online some people say "my 13 month old understands everything I say" - that worries me! He certainly doesn't understand everything I say. It's so hard to not have any other moms to talk to. When I ask my mom and aunts they have no recollection of their own kids. They just say "he's fine! Stop worrying!" :D
Bless you if you've read all this!
Edit to say: Honestly, these answers DO make me feel better! I'm the type of person who needs reassurance, I guess. Right now I'm worrying about language, but months ago I worried about something else. Am I a neurotic? Yes! I am owning it, ladies. I am a worry-wort and I FULLY admit that. Do I worry too much? Probably. Hey, maybe I'll be a more relaxed and go with the flow parent with my second.
Really just depends on the kid. Sounds like he is doing great. My DS did not have really any receptive language till he was 3. That or he just ignored what I said most of the time LOL He is 8 now and still ignores me but I know he knows what I am saying.
He's fine! Stop worrying! :D
Seriously though, he sounds perfect. When people say their kids understand "everything" this is pretty much what they mean. No one really means their 12 month old listens to adult conversations and understands their parents political points of view :-P
He understands what you say to him. He knows the key words for things that are important to HIM.
Enjoy your baby boy.
He's fine...he is a baby and sounds right on target.
Girlfriend, this is your 3rd question about your son's receptive language. You need to chill because he will sense you anxiety. My son had a speech delay so I am not in the "he will talk when he's ready" camp. If as he gets closer to 2 and he only has a handful of words and seems pretty clueless when you talk to him, then get an evaluation. Before 18 months as long as he smiles, eats and poops he is ok.
He sounds perfectly normal to me, if anything a tad advanced. He's responding to you, so obviously he understands. My mom told me that boys make sounds and girls make words. Soon enough he'll be saying words. My son is 15 months and he's to the point that he's finally trying to copy words. Some days he picks up a new word, but most days he doesn't. At my son's 15 months appt the doctor wanted at least 4 words that I could understand. If he only had 3 I really don't think the doctor is going to freak out and order an intervention. It sounds like you're very involved with your son. He's turning out just great!
My first child, also a boy, was 6 weeks early and he was down to 3lbs. 8 oz. then came home when he reached 5 lbs. He seemed so little and fragile and so I worried about him like you are. The doctor told me he probably would be 6 weeks behind until around a year old. He wasn't much behind but a little in things like sitting up, etc. It could have been because I fed him too much and he was round. :-( Anyhow, he was slow to talk, did understand perfectly and I would not worry at all about your son. Boys too are very slow in talking compared to girls the same age....usually....not always. If he understands you he is fine. If he makes sounds and tries to say some things try to help him repeat them after you. Try to say the word as you pick something up or use it and read to him a lot. Here is a link with some guidelines to development at this age but it's not for preemies or a medical site. Just for your own information.
http://www.babycenter.com/0_your-14-month-olds-language-a...
I'm going to quote your mom and aunts: "He's fine! Stop worrying!". He is right on track for his age. Since you've already asked this question 3 times and gotten the same answers I'm going to go out a limb here and say that you are worrying a bit much on this one. We are obviously not making you feel better, so I would be sure to ask your pediatrician about it at his next well baby visit (hopefully a professional opinion will put your mind at ease). Also, make sure you have a book on babies and development. We have one called "Caring for your Baby and Young Child". It gives month by month breakdowns of what they should be doing, and when to ask the doctor. That way you can reassure YOURSELF that he is right on track! I have a 15 month old, I worry a lot too. It's ok to worry, that just comes with the job but you seem to be focusing and stressing yourself out over this. Relax, mom!
I am a full time worrier too!!! I totally understand the nagging worry. He sounds right on track for 12 months adjusted :)
He sounds fine, every single child is different and remember guild lines are just that..a guide, and where a child falls on that guide is completely different.
My oldest has a severe speech, language comprehension disorder. He did not learn to talk till he was closer to five, kinder age. His language comprehension was even worse. This did make me a little more paranoid with my other children. He is the oldest of 8.
All of my other kids did not talk till they were 2 or a little older. They understood about what your little one did at those ages. My seventh child spoke at 19 months, and my last started at 15 months, but in my house if you want to be heard you need to speak up lol
I will tell you this much, from very early on we knew that something wasn't quite right with my oldest, I did have a bit of denial and it was very clear by about 15 months. My problem was, 20 year ago nobody would work with him till he was at least 2 1/2. I got lucky and the shriners took him in just before his 2nd birthday. I always tell friends that if they are questioning it, things are most likely okay. Momma instinct is very strong, you would feel it if something was off.
