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Speaking delay

2018-11-21 16:52:48
My child is 1.6 years old and hasnt started speeking clearly. Though he utter many thing but that are unable to understand. Should i need to closult to speech therapist or is it normal at this age?
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1.5 years is not the the age to worry. Wait & watch

Answered2018-11-21 18:05:48

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If his hearing and mental function is normal,then relax, he'll speak eventually.

Answered2018-11-22 04:01:44

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Wait for a while

Answered2018-11-22 01:27:39

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It's normal at this age. As long as baby has good eye contact don't worry

Answered2018-11-21 17:24:40

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