From birth, parents hope that their babies can speak, have conversations with themselves, and enjoy the fun of life. The timing of babies' speech varies, with some babies speaking very early, at around 8-9 months old, while others may speak very late, not even at 2 years old. Let's take a look at the reasons why 2-year-old babies can't speak clearly.
The reason why a 2-year-old baby cannot speak clearly
The child's auditory organs are abnormal. Due to unclear recognition of others' language and incorrect imitation, many words and sounds can be mispronounced. Early treatment and necessary correction of hearing aids should be given to such children.
The child has defects in their vocal organs. The tongue is the main organ for pronunciation, and its movements are very flexible, allowing it to move forward, backward, up, and down. Children with severe tongue frenulum shortening cannot extend their tongue out of their mouth. Due to the traction of the short tongue frenulum, the tip of the tongue cannot be lifted up to contact the upper lip, making it difficult to produce tongue sounds.
What should I do if a 2-year-old baby can't speak clearly
When teaching children to speak, attention should be paid to imagery, language should be combined with specific things and actions, and practiced repeatedly. If a child has no physiological defects or intellectual developmental delays, it is necessary to create a good language environment for them. If we encourage children to listen, watch, and speak more, and to interact with children around them, learn from each other, teach them to retell stories and recite nursery rhymes, enrich their vocabulary in daily life, and stimulate their enthusiasm for speaking.
For parents, it is very urgent for their babies to speak unclearly or late. If they find that their babies have this condition, they can take them to the hospital to see what is causing it, and then give them proper treatment. Parents should better care for their babies, talk and play with them more, and gradually transition through this period.
