Hi , my Boy is 21 months old but he is still not speaking in sentences or has a wide vocabulary. I read he should acquire more than 50 vocabulary but his is still very limited. Words that he can say: Ma Ma , dad, ge ge (Brother in mandarin) , clock , eggs , bus, ball, meow, nose, eyes, what's this , I don't want , no, Yi Yi (aunt), po po (grandma ) .. I think that's about it .. should I be worried ? My friend's kids are all speaking with much more vocabulary than my boy so I'm very worried. My elder son was already speaking in sentences when he was 18 months old .. I don't wanna compare but can't help but get worried:(

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Do you read to him regularly n talk to him properly?every child progresses at their own pace don't compare

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i also have same situation with you maam, i hope we can get the right advice on what to do

No two kids are the same.boys especially are slower in speech. Some wil only talk at ard 3 yrs old

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Depend on individual. But if you are really worried, you may consult a speech therapist

I think it’s normal!!! If you’re really worried, you can reach out to your doctor!

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Some kids take time and oNly speak properly when they attend preschool(:

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Its fine. Each child is different. My girl 21 mo also about there.

If very worried , get referred from Polyclinic to see speech therapist

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My younger only started yakking from 2yo

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mine too currently 20 month no speaking much