How many words should a 17-month-old say?

Well its been 10 years since I had a toddler just wondering what words or phrases should a 17 month old be saying. Heres his list

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Mama
Dada
Car
Kitty
Desi (cats name)
Addi (sister name)
Nama (grandma)
Hot
Mmmmm (something is good)

Pluh sound when things are icky

He says no sentences just random words and talks jibberish if hes in a deep convo.
He does goes to daycare idk if that helps

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My son said things he shouldn’t have been able to say so I honestly don’t know!

Now I’m asked if I understand him

My son would talk that n argue with u in jibberish n he was in daycare other kids his age not in daycare would say simple phrases… by 2 my son knew his alphabet can count to 10 all his colors n shapes it all depends on them every child develops differently if ur really worried talk to ur pediatrician but he’s doing fine be proud work with him :slight_smile:

Normal. My son didn’t talk more till after 2

I just made a list of my daughters words the other day. Shes 18months.

  1. Mama
  2. Dada
  3. Blake (dog)
  4. Coco (dog)
  5. Mimi/bean (dog)
  6. Papa
  7. Moma (grandma)
  8. Mo mo (Morgan)
  9. Uncle
  10. Up
  11. Down
  12. Cookie
  13. Chip
  14. Cup
  15. Juice
  16. Milk
  17. Blanket
  18. Bath
  19. Socks
  20. Shoe
  21. Pants
  22. Phone
  23. Truck
  24. Pretty
  25. Ayyyye
  26. Teeth (so she can brush her teeth)
  27. Caca
  28. Nasty
  29. Bye bye
  30. Hi
  31. Poop
  32. Diaper
  33. Dog
  34. Cat
  35. Bird
  36. Banana
  37. Baby
  38. Car car
  39. Good
  40. Apple
  41. Bite
  42. I love you
  43. Yum
  44. Bottle
  45. My
  46. Water
  47. Ball
  48. Eye
  49. Nose
  50. Hair
  51. Chin
  52. Ear
  53. Mouth
  54. One
  55. Two
  56. Bear
  57. Doll
  58. Spoon
  59. Fork
  60. Gross
  61. Tree
  62. Feet
  63. Gage (sisters boyfriend)
  64. Please
  65. Thank you
  66. More
  67. Belly button
  68. Booboo (boobs)
  69. Butt
  70. Book
  71. Blueberry
  72. Gone
  73. Cheers
  74. Clap
  75. High five
  76. Pound
  77. See you later
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My sons pediatrician said that 2 is the age they should really be trying to put sentences together. If you’re concerned with him not knowing very many words reading to him will help him learn new ones, that’s what I did.

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From 18 to 24 Months
Most (but not all) toddlers can say about 20 words by 18 months and 50 or more words by the time they turn 2. By age 2, kids are starting to combine two words to make simple sentences, such as “baby crying” or "Daddy big

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Rule of thumb, don’t be concerned with whatever words they say or don’t say before 2. Don’t panic until 3.

If you’re so inclined, you can always get a hearing test done, but kids aren’t cookie cutter moulds and generally learn at different times. My daughter didn’t really talk until 3, before that was a lot of babbling. She’s smart as can be and reading at a middle school level and she’s only 8 now.

Talk to the pediatrician about it, in the meantime, if you don’t already read with him start with his favorite subject and read a lot, point to things in the books and ask him if he can say it, like sky, star, tree etc. Word Party on Netflix is pretty good too.

My daughter is almost 3 and a lot is jibberish

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Keep on repeating things to him and eventually will pick up sentences. My son is 3 and he can say a bunch of words and phrases now but he still baby babbles when it comes to him trying to say a full sentence.

My niece started talking at 2 because of YouTube & also started confusing words of other language with English ones because of YouTube :expressionless::weary:

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Normal, most kids start talking more until after 2

My daughter was speaking full sentences at 16 months but kids are different and they travel at their own pace. Every kid isn’t the same.

There isn’t a set amount because everyone learns differently. The pediatrician usually gives you a survey to fill out with the milestones that are important. Anything else is just opinions.

My kids and grandkids are early talkers…we never talk baby talk to them.
But just to check…visit his pediatrician to get a professional opinion. When I worked for one…there can be a diagnosis of a tongue or lip tye…just an extra growth of skin that restricts him from forming words he knows but cannot form.
Very easy to repair now with a fast lazer procedure that is very minimal discomfort with a slight pre-sedation. Takes a second.
It would be beneficial the earlier the better.
My grandson just had that performed because we noticed it.
He is under 2…it was upper lip inside under from inside lip between front teeth to the top of the gum.
But it can be the area under his tongue.
His pediatrician if has a concern might recommend some speech therapy…which I have been assistant in and find it is fun for the child.
Just an idea…everything could be just individual need and he will be talking your leg off and asking “why” continually…you may be longing for this stage! LOL

Don’ttt worry about it seriously. Coming from someone who’s child was the exact same and I spent thousands in speech therapy for over a year just for me to realize she didn’t need it she just needed time. Now she never hushes :joy:

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First daughter talked at 18 months very well, she’s 5 my 2nd is 20 months, don’t talk much as her sis does all the talking for her, but she’s matching colors, and says many more words when big sis isn’t around! I’m not worried about it, most kids don’t till 2 to 3…

Girls first word, “Mamma”, second word, “Mine!”.

My daughter didn’t really start talking until 2.5. she’s almost 3 now and says sentences and holds conversations. Don’t stress. All kids go at their own rate