https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 17 May 2026 08:57:34 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1286540 Tue, 17 Dec 2013 12:45:48 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1286540@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: YAY! i am so reassured!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1285784 Tue, 17 Dec 2013 09:08:56 +0000 Mamaof2 1285784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At 15 months he had 4<br /> Then at 16 months he had 20<br /> and by 17 months over 50!<br /> Once he started he moved up fast!</p> <p>My DS talked way earlier than my DD did!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1285527 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 23:37:35 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1285527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's encouraging to see that so many of our LOs are in the same basic range for words and communication. I try not to get crazy on milestone comparing but I wanted to have a general picture of what's normal. I know all children have their own time too. Thank you for sharing your experiences. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1285519 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 23:26:42 +0000 MamaJ 1285519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Sketchbook: interesting.. my DS can say 5ish words at 12 months and isn't walking. He walks with his push toy but thats it. The pedi wasn't concerned about him not walking yet and neither am I. But it's interesting that they focus on one or the other. I never thought of it like that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1285507 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 23:19:02 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 1285507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMccarthy: I think I should clarify at least that next week he will be 16 months. And from other people's comments, and previous experience, it does seem to come in bursts! Also there are some words he will learn and use and then not use them for weeks. Bug for example he used this summer a lot then suddenly, I haven't heard it in like a month. I guess we don't get outside enough ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1285462 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 22:41:22 +0000 sarac 1285462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's a pretty great word count for that age. Receptive language is especially nice to hear about. He sounds right on track. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1285456 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 22:34:00 +0000 SeptMomma12 1285456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds right on track with my toddler boy who just turned 15 months last week, maybe even ahead. He has about 7 words (though a couple of them are SO off from what they should be, like Elmo = Bo), but his receptive language is also excellent. </p> <p>We went through the full EI assessment at 13 months for delayed crawling and I can tell you they scored LO at 100% for communication skills because of his receptive language and his eye contact with adults. (I was shocked because I thought he was behind because he wasn't saying much at all at that point.) I asked them when they look for the "word explosion" and she said somewhere around 19-21 months. So if you're really worried, you could definitely call, but at least in NJ, it's very unlikely he would qualify for any services at this point. Nor do I think he sounds like he needs any - sounds like a typical boy:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1285449 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 22:26:43 +0000 Penny Lane 1285449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>my 16 month old has 6 or 7 "words" (in some cases, just noises that mean something). his receptive language is fine, he knows where most of his facial features and body parts are, he knows some colours, he can pick up and pass specific things when I ask. I'm not worried at all! the nurse didn't seem concerned at all either, she seemed to think receptive language is much more important at this age! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1285445 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 22:22:36 +0000 doodlepoodle 1285445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Jake is much like T, physically ahead of the curve but not verbally. J is now starting to talk a little more but still just uses 5-7 core words, we have to really work to get him to say more but he does understand what they mean so I try not to worry too much :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1285441 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 22:16:29 +0000 lovehoneybee 1285441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our pedi said she likes to see 2-3 words at 15 months and 8-10 at 18 months, and that in her experience early walkers are more likely to have slight verbal delays. She also said she was more concerned with receptive language. E is 16 months and has 4-5, but has a very strong receptive language. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1285316 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 20:30:10 +0000 Mrs. Twine 1285316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ellie had less than that at 15 months and was also slow/delayed on physical milestones (other than fine-motor) and she was using the word, "languish," correctly in a sentence by age three. I definitely always recommend getting evaluated by EI if you have any concern-- mostly to allay your own worries and not because there is anything to be worried about. I think T is doing great. All kids are just so different and really do seem to have their own timetables for these things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1285263 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 19:50:51 +0000 littlecasita1122 1285263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO had his 18 month appt today - he says about 10-15 words right now, his receptive language is pretty good. His doctor was not concerned as she said it's normal for them to say 10-20 words at this age, by age 2 they should be up to 50 words. He has started to try and repeat much more of what we say just in the past week so I'm not worried - I feel like in the next month or so he'll be saying more words. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1285191 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 18:56:42 +0000 Running Elley 1285191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMccarthy: It definitely seems like T has always been really advanced on the physical milestones! Almost everyone I talk to says that most kids focus more on one or the other. I don't think you have anything to worry about with him :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1285187 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 18:54:26 +0000 mediagirl 1285187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My lo has just 15 words at 18mo. And she's a girl. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1285184 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 18:52:12 +0000 sunny 1285184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMccarthy: that sounds like he knows a lot of words! My DD can say mama, dada, hi, uh oh, bubble, ball and kitty and she is 16 months this week. I noticed her understanding a lot more instructions and words in the past 2 weeks. She all of a sudden started pointing to head, nose, ears, toes, hair, belly, etc. I didn't vote in your poll since we have a girl :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1285140 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 18:22:54 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1285140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamasig: I have read that bilingual children are definitely processing a lot more so sounds like he is on track. </p> <p> @winniebee: wow sounds like a lot can happen in a short time. </p> <p>@Sammyfab: oh that's probably why. Our US system works a bit faster I think. </p> <p>@sarbear: sounds good! :) </p> <p>@Mrs. Bee: yeah I think they work much faster in Portland Oregon as well. I think we are still very much in a grey area. </p> <p>@lemondrop: oh boy do I love hearing how much progress can happen in a short time. Lost count huh? That's excellent!!! </p> <p>@Running Elley: what a little dynamo he is. E has been on the earlier side for everything. I wonder how his sister will match him. all children are so different. Tor crawled early and walked at 9 months but he is finding language a bit trickier. </p> <p>@shinymama: 8 words seems like a lot to me! Plus he is bilingual!!! Impressive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1285097 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 17:50:09 +0000 shinymama 1285097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS has 8 words, but like your son, his receptive language is great. If anything I think DS is a little on the slower verbal side for two major reasons: 1) we're a bilingual household, and 2) he's the baby who everyone coddles and who's needs tend to always be anticipated. {We need to stop that.} </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1285083 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 17:43:31 +0000 Running Elley 1285083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At 14 months E has great receptive language. He understands basically anything we tell him. He has about 11 words I think plus 2 signs and 5 animal sounds. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1285068 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 17:28:13 +0000 lemondrop 1285068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>T is MUCH farther than we were at 15 months!! Each month we noticed more and more progress, but didn't hit verbal explosion until just now between 22-23 months. I've finally lost count of how many words. I think you are doing a great job including signing too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1285065 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 17:27:30 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1285065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMccarthy: in ny it does not take long to get ei services. they have to complete everything within the month. honestly your lo sounds right on track and if it were me i wouldn't worry yet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1285017 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:57:17 +0000 GrapeCrush 1285017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMccarthy: no, we aren't. His pedi said he's doing great at his 18 month appointment and wasn't the slightest concerned. She said that because he's very receptive and will do what we ask, she's ok with it. And she said he seems like a 'typical boy' who would rather climb and play that learn his colors :)</p> <p>ETA: he did just start stringing 2 and 3 words together at 19 months. He just does things at his own pace ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1285006 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:53:59 +0000 Sammyfab 1285006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMccarthy: I'm in Canada :happy: . </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1285000 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:51:35 +0000 winniebee 1285000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He had around 5 at 15 months (and good receptive language) and at 19 months has about 40 words plus animal noises and a few signs and grearreceptive language. He has been in a language explosion for the past few weeks. </p> <p>I would say your little guy is right on track. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1284999 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:51:34 +0000 Mamasig 1284999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS will be 15 months this week and really only says 3 words consistently and a couple of others sometimes. I can tell he is understanding more though. I was wondering if he was behind and was going to ask the doc at his check-up. He hears both Spanish and English and I wondered if that has an impact. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1284954 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:42:33 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1284954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sarbear: have you considered EI or are you feeling pretty comfortable with his progress? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1284949 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:41:53 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1284949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sammyfab: oh I didn't realize it could be that long! Perhaps I will call them so I can be on the list. What state are you in? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1284934 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:35:15 +0000 GrapeCrush 1284934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS had about 5-7 words at 15 months. He understand so much though, and would do things we asked. He just started to have a word explosion at 19 months, but he still doesn't hAve tons. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1284920 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:31:00 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1284920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskc: my son had an explosion at 15 months so a lot can happen in a few weeks I tell ya. It's encouraging to see that Tor is on track with a lot of other babies. </p> <p>@Mrs. Sketchbook: wow! Yes I have heard that too and my son has always been ahead in gross and fine motor skills. </p> <p>@jmarionsmith: wow 11 is impressive!! I know some baby girls who have a ton of words and my friends son had a bit more and was just a chattier kid at 15 months but I know it varies. I mostly just want a general idea so I know if I should contact EI or something. </p> <p>@banana: I am so glad to hear you have a chatterbox on your hands now. Your speech tips were very helpful to us. </p> <p>@Mrs. Bee: wow! So much can happen in a months time. My husbands mother said my husband and his twin sister were late talkers but when they started talking they were combining words so its like they were just holding out. Language is such an interesting thing. It seems to be different for everyone. </p> <p>@cascademom: yeah 18 months is our next ped appointment and that's kind of my deadline to call EI if he seems a bit lagged. He is picking up a lot lately so I hope he retains it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1284902 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:23:12 +0000 Sammyfab 1284902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It sounds like he's doing great!!!</p> <p>In speaking with 5-6 different speech-language pathologists, the range of 'normal' for expressive language is soooo broad at this age. Receptive language is a much bigger concern and it sounds like Tor is right on target. If you are the slightest bit concerned though, I highly suggest you pursue EI now. I put my son on the waitlist for EI at 16 months because the wait is ~6 months long and I wanted to have him assessed around age 2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-boy-word-count#post-1284880 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:15:27 +0000 cascademom 1284880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He sounds perfectly normal. LO is almost 16 months old and speaking about in the same range. LO knows Spanish words as well. Our daycare ladies are schooling us on those, but he knows them in addition to his English words. LO's main words are dog, mama, dada, Wow, Uh-Oh, yes, no at 16 months. I think he's close to a language explosion. According to our literature from our peds, 18 months is when he adds more words. LO also can point to toes, nose, and ears. He likes noses, so ours get a workout from him.</p> <p>I think T's on track with language based on his age. </p>