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Hi mama’s! My little one will be 18 months old soon . I’m starting to get worried at this point. He can only say dada and about 2 weeks ago he said mama a couple of times. He doesn’t point he only claps his hands when we say “ well done “ or when he finishes his shapes sorter . If I ask his to bring something to me he doesn’t even pay attention’s, only if I say “give the apple to dada “ he will go to his dad . For about 2 months now he stopped answering his name , he only reacts on and off at this point . He started walking at 11 months old , and at 9 months he was getting on and off the bed on it’s own , he is quite independent and only wants help if he asks for it . He loves his book , and will come with them to me and show me which one he wants me to read to him , but if I ask him to poin at an animal , or what animal is that , or copy me making a sound he won’t react he just looks at me and want me to make the sound and is I don’t do it he will cry. For the past month he is obsessed with shapes and knows exactly where they belong in his different games . He has a very good visual memory, so if we walk to a place he will lead the way back . Also he’s spinning around and yesterday and today I noticed he will look at the back of his eye when he’s doing it , if that’s making sense, and sometimes he will walk on his tips. Doesn’t really like loud noise as well . It’s really into doing all sorts of activities, and “he’s talking “ it’s more of pulling me or grabbing my hand and I’ll have to guess what he wants. I don’t really now if this is something that they do at this point or I should get worried, I really am to be honest. Any advice will be great ! Thank you x

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To be honest they are still so young. My little ones going through something similar and my health visitor was just like ignoring you, only saying a couple of words is completely normal. I think we are always on high alert because we want the best for our babies but they are still so young. I read from 18months they have a massive spurt and that's why they don't like to see them untill 2 for any developmental issues xxx

This doesn’t sound too dissimilar to my little boy and I’m not worried x

My boy ignores me a lot too at the moment!They are still so little so give him time, I would make a note of any concerns that you have and keep an eye on them if you’ve still got them when he’s two I’d speak to your HV x

Thank you so much really appreciate it xx

I’ve read that generally little ones are either more mobile first or more vocal and it sounds like your little one was the first and is already very independent which is fantastic. They are still very little and around this age I’ve heard they tend to have a burst and come out with lots! My little one has only just started copying and before was very much the same. I was reading the other day the best thing to do is start with actions or useful phrases like “up, down, more, all done etc” rather than colours or numbers because it’s harder for association that way. He honestly sounds like he is on track some babies are just super advanced x

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