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[emmal20]

i got a 2 yr old well 2 in july and he can only speak a few words like mam dad nana banna on things like that how can i teach him to speak fluent english? im worried because i was told he shud be speaking by now pls help me

[melanie]

well,my son morgan turned 2 last week,and doesnt even say mama or dada yet,or much at all for that matter.ive asked for lots of advise from different sources,and generally ive been told not to worry,he will speak when he is ready,everyone is different.but of course i still worry.his public-health nurse came to visit and suggested speech therapy,she thought this was wise,and i am really happy to bring him,only we cant get an appointment until 6 months time!! he was born 14 weeks early,so this is common for preemies,but it also happens with others and i know it is fairly annoying.i can only recommend bringing your little one to speech therapy as soon as.that should help.

[mumofmonsters]

I shouldnt worry too much, my middle one spoke pretty much babble until he was 3, now he never shuts up. But my youngest is 14 months and he says, mummy, daddy, shut the door, get down, juice and stitch (the dogs name) and None of my others spoke that soon or clearly, but then he does have to hear me shout alot so thats probably why hes picking stuff up. However my others were both walking by 10 months and hes still not 100% sure whether to do it or not. They are all so different and pick things up at different times, try not to worry too much, you'll be telling him to be quiet in no time.

[Lynne]

Yes it all depends on the kids. One of mine was still only saying the odd word when she was approaching 3, yet another saying quite a few words just before she was 10 months. It all varies between kids. Like melanie said, if nothing has happened within the next few months try speech therapy x

[c.a.cullum]

all i can suggest is keep talking to ur child as much as u can..my nephew didnt talk til he was 3 but we all knew he was fine coz he knew exactly wot we were going on about!! now he doesnt shut up!! LOL... it'l all happen in one day i bet... but if u r still worried then go c ur gp... they can help refer u if they think this is needed!! :-)x

[emmal20]

thanks every1 feel more relaxed now its just he can understand but wont speak only littlle ones thanks so much i feel like a haevy wieght lifted of my shoulder