I know another thread has just been started on speech but....

[vickitiredmum]

This is the opposite - sort of.

Have been pondering for some days now about a comment my DF made about my DD who is 2yrs 6mths.

Both my parents have been saying for some months now (at least 6) that they dont think my DD talks very well and I should get it checked out. I have always been adamant that she is fine, her dummy probably makes a difference and she is a bit lazy. Often she will grunt and point but if you persist she will ask/say words including please, thank you and your welcome.

She parrots pretty well but cant really saying anything with F or V sounds at all. She has just recently started stringing sentences together more and i would say that 90% of the time i totally understand her. Just the other day, unprompted she said to her crying little brother "dont worry, daddy be home soon". I am aware that there are other kids her age that speak better but since she started walking about 6 months before most of those kids i am well aware the kids progress at different rates for different things.

I wouldnt mind but my brother a few days prior also asked if her speech had got any better now (clearly they have all sat around the dinner table and discussed it).

I REALLY dont see a problem but am getting a little paranoid now at the amount of comments (mostly from my family admittedly) on her speech.

This is normal for a 2 1/2 yr old right?

[vickitiredmum]

bump

[vickitiredmum]

okay, im getting the gist from the other thread that my DD is fine, but a post would be nice so i dont feel rejected

[QueenOfQuotes]

your DD sounds like she's doing great

[Redtartanlass]

Vikkitiredmum

Been lurking, but have nothing constructive to add. But agree with you,sounds fine especailly conversing with wee brother

[Skribble]

DD sounds fine once she is at nursery she will find she has to express herself more to get what she wants anyway, I would maybe reduce the use of the dummy to when she is tired as this can affect speach and make her even harder to understand.

[handlemecarefully]

She sounds fine. Families - sheesh - they talk shit don't they, well meaning shit, but shit none the less! (sorry not insulting your family - just making observations on the unique ability of our nearest and dearest to unintentionally put the wind up us!)

[handlemecarefully]

Blimey, now really hoping that my 'intending to express solidarity post' does not come across the wrong way!

[vickitiredmum]

thanks peeps. She has actually been at a day nursery 2 days a week since she was 7 months .

HMC - not offended at all - i have a bit of a funked up family. They like to discuss family members problems, make a decision on it, think they are experts and wont be persuaded to another point of view EVER.

My parents think im harsh because a) i dont dry properly inbetween my DDs toes and fingers and b) when she has cried or got upset at night/going to bed we comfort her in her room and have never brought her back downstairs or in to bed with us!

I love them all though!