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Dear sir May baby girl is 18months old.She is active and understands all commands whatever we say.But she tells only amma,baba,papa dada, babu etc words .She is not comfortable with tounge related words nanna,anna..I am worried about her speech..Do i need to check her with any speech therapist.. Note: My son started talking at age of 20months and myself at 2 and half years age started talking Please give any suggestions to improve talking in child ..
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A caring mom this much vocabulary is ok by the she is two you will be surprised by her talks
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Hi. Her development is normal for the age. Nothing to worry. Kids at this say 5-10 words.
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Thank you for your question and wanted to assure you that she is not at all delayed for her speech.
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Continue to communicate with her which will enhance her vocabulary
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