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What Causes Speech Delay In An Infant?

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Posted on Mon, 9 Feb 2015
Question: Baby just turned 7 months and she makes talking noises but not a lot of "words" or things such as mama or dada. Should i be concerned?
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Talking

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just red through your question.
First words are not wzpwxted until age 18 months. Any words you get out of a child prior to 18 months of age is ahead of the expectations. You have nothing to worry about here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Eric Goldstein (15 minutes later)
Great! So there is not actual milestones to a childs babbling? More just if it progresses into actual words around 18 months?
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Correct. I am pleased that you are getting some good vocalizing. But we expect nothing Norway this time.
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Speech Delay In An Infant?

Brief Answer: Talking Detailed Answer: Hello. I just red through your question. First words are not wzpwxted until age 18 months. Any words you get out of a child prior to 18 months of age is ahead of the expectations. You have nothing to worry about here.