When a baby reaches one year old, they will simply say 'mom' or 'dad'. As the baby grows up day by day, their speaking ability also begins to improve. At around the age of two, babies can speak a whole paragraph, and some babies even memorize nursery rhymes, Tang poems, and so on. However, some babies have also developed language barriers. What should I do if my one year old and eleven month old baby has language barriers?
What to do if a one year old and eleven month old baby has language barriers
If the child has no problem communicating and interacting with people around them, and their intellectual and motor development is comparable to that of their peers, the current situation belongs to delayed language development. It is recommended to communicate and interact with children more often, using simple language to communicate with them, usually consisting of one or two words, such as people, food, toys, and other things that children often come into contact with, and repeatedly appearing in real-life situations. Encourage children to speak independently and reward them immediately. At the same time, parents should provide correct pronunciation. It is recommended to seek medical attention early if there is still no progress at the age of 2.
Developmental characteristics of a one year and eleven month old baby
At this point, the baby begins to be able to run on their own without falling during the process. They can recognize 5 fingers and distinguish between palms and backs of their hands. Babies begin to enjoy expressing their wishes through language, and body language gradually decreases. He has a certain level of patience, such as being able to sit at the dining table and wait for his mother to pick up food. The focus of this month's attention is to put the baby to sleep, preferably during the time when the baby lies in bed and falls asleep, with the company of the mother, because although the baby often likes to move alone now.
Growth indicators: Male: weight 9.5-15.0kg, length 81.0-92.9cm, head circumference 48.2cm, chest circumference 49.4cm.
Girl: Weight 8.9-14.6kg, length 79.2-91.9cm, head circumference 47.1cm, chest circumference 48.2cm.
Ability indicators:
Language proficiency: 1. Vocabulary and sentences. At this age, half of the babies will use 200-300 vocabulary words and be able to say sentences consisting of 3-5 words.
2. Call your parents big names.
3. Recite nursery rhymes.
4. Express anger through language.
5. Willing to hear praise.
6. Baby's ability to understand language far exceeds their ability to express language.
Sports ability: 1. Fixed shaped toys are no longer sufficient for babies, as they now prefer to play with shapeshifting toys.
2. Proficient in opening and closing doors, even locking them.
3. I like to pile things up high and then push them down.
If the development of the baby is similar to that of children of the same age, parents do not need to worry. If there is a significant difference compared to children of the same age, for example, if a child of the same age runs away while their own baby cannot walk; Children of the same age can speak, but their own babies are slow to speak. In such cases, it is necessary to check for developmental delays.
