My Baby Is 16 Months Old. He Speaks Mumma, Dada But Now Stopped Is This Regression Is Not A Good Sign . Is It Something To Worry?

Posted on Wed, 1 Aug 2018

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Question : my baby is 16 months old. he speaks mumma, dada properly.& uses non-sensical rnadom words often. BUt 2 months back, he used to speak more words (eg, fa for fan, it for light etc) now he doesnot call these item by any particualr names. I read that regression is not a good sign . is it something to woryy? he walks very well, very active, climbs stairs etc. how many words can they speak at this age?

Answered by Dr. Arun (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No regression

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
At this age usually they usually speak 5 to 6 words like mama, Dada, papa but clarity may not be there. You need to worry about regression.
As his other milestones are good, no need for concern.
Few tips to improve speech
1. Try talking to him more in close range so that he sees your lip and tongue movements, that's how they learn.
2. Avoid gadgets,TV. All are known to delay speech.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj