Speech of 8 months old

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My son turned 8 months old recently and still he didn't start waving or speaking mamma papaa or anything. Whenever we speak he do listen keenly but he doesn't utter anything. However he smiles and makes other sounds frequently. Is this normal? Will he have a delayed speech? Is there anything to worry about. Pls suggest

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You can wait

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Dr. Musunuri Manojna Pediatrician 4 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Musunuri Manojna

Pediatrician 4 yrs exp Hyderabad

You can wait. Keep interacting. Get a hearing assessment if not done earlier. No screen time. Encourage one on one interaction