
09/07/2025
đŖī¸ Speech Delay in Babies: When to Be Concerned?
đŠē Health Awareness by Dr. Mohammad Shahidul Islam Masud
Every child develops at their own pace, but some delays may need early intervention.
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đ Signs of Speech Delay (by age):
đļ By 12 months: Not babbling, no use of gestures (like pointing or waving)
đļ By 18 months: No clear words, difficulty imitating sounds
đ§ By 2 years: Says fewer than 50 words, hard to understand
đĻ By 3 years: Speech not clear, hard for strangers to understand
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đ§ Possible Causes:
Hearing problems
Autism spectrum disorder
Oral-motor issues
Lack of social interaction
Neurological or developmental delay
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What You Can Do as a Parent:
đ Talk, read, and sing with your baby daily
đ¯ Encourage imitation and play
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Donât delay professional consultation â early therapy works best!
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đ When in doubt, consult a pediatrician or speech-language therapist. Early help can change a childâs future.