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Speech problem
My daughter is not speaking well .she only speaks mama and papa and imitates only simple words.she uses gestures to fulfill her needs .all other development is good. She only has language delay
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At 2 years of age, a child is usually expected to say at least 20–50 meaningful words and start combining 2 words. If your daughter is mainly saying “mama/papa” and relying on gestures, this suggests a speech and language delay, even though other developmental milestones are normal. Many children do catch up, but it is not ideal to only “wait and watch” without guidance.
Next Steps
• Get a hearing assessment to rule out hearing-related speech delay
• Consult a speech and language therapist for early stimulation guidance
• Talk to her frequently, name objects, describe actions, and read picture books daily
• Encourage her to use words instead of gestures (gently prompt, don’t force)
• Limit screen time; interactive play is far more effective for speech development
Health Tips
Isolated speech delay at 2 years is common and treatable, but early evaluation and stimulation are strongly recommended to ensure normal language development.
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