Whats normal for this age?

Question

I can't seem to find out how many words is average for a 14 month old, and how many words can be in a sentance for that age.

also i cant find out how much a 14 month old should weigh my son is 29lbs and i think thats a bit heavy considering at 12 months he was 24 lbs

any help on these areas would mean a lot thank you

Answer 1

I have 3 sons all speech delayed.  I have worked with them beside a SLP for 5.5 years.  I can tell you on good authority that a 14 month old should have sounds, maybe 1-2 words.  An 18 month old should have a few simple words.  A 24 month old should have 50 words and beginning to put 2 words together like all done.  Your sons speech is between 18-24 months.

5 lbs. is a lot for a child his age to gain in 2 months.  The average weight gain between ages 1-2 is 3-5 lbs.  I would bring that up to the doctor.  It is possible that he really didn't gain that much because the scales are different, or maybe he had a wet diaper at the latest weight.

Answer 2

Ask a doctor

Answer 3

"Your 14-month-old's development

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Major milestones

Asserts wants and desires

Eats with relish and exuberance

Forms strong attachment to comfort items

Major milestones

By now, your toddler may have mastered waving "bye-bye" and is probably able to roll a ball back and forth with an adult. About half the toddlers this age are drinking from a cup, and some are beginning to be interested in helping around the house. Your toddler may well be able to stand alone, can probably stoop down and then stand back up again, and might even be working on walking backwards. He may say several words and is learning more every day. He's also starting to have clear ideas about what he wants and will be persistent in trying to achieve them.

Asserts wants and desires

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The things you say no to will probably have the most allure for your toddler, so making your house safe for exploration will make both your lives easier. If you cover plugs, lock low cupboards, and keep fragile items out of reach, he'll be safer and you can relax a little. You might designate one low cabinet just for toddler play. Fill it with items you don't mind him touching -- like plastic containers, toys, or empty boxes -- and occasionally change the contents for variety. Your toddler learns about the world through play.

Eats with relish and exuberance

Don't expect adult manners from your toddler. Eating -- like everything else your toddler is doing -- is a learning experience, and at this age learning tends to be messy. He's working on improving his skill with a spoon -- which is central to the eating task -- but he's also checking out the texture of egg and what grapes do when thrown, which can be hard on your floor and furniture. Spread a splash mat under his chair, provide him with an assortment of healthy foods, and let him choose what he wants to eat.

Forms strong attachment to comfort items

Your toddler relies on the sense of security he gets from his favourite stuffed lion, dearest blanket, or both. These items, called "transitional objects," can be a source of comfort, especially when you're not around. Paediatricians often recommend that parents encourage these attachments. Although your child is struggling to master new skills every day with varying degrees of success, the cuddly blanket is one thing he can consistently return to for comfort. "

Quoted from http://www.babycenter.in/toddler/develop...

Answer 4

There is really no average. My son did not say a word until he was over 2, and now he is 3 and talking in fulls sentences. As for weight, it does all vary. My daughter was alot lighter then my son growing up.

Answer 5

without a hint of ridicule or scorn, may I suggest that you simply welcome your healthy son and foster his growth and, perhaps, stop weighing him on the scale of public opinion?