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speech and ear infections

gibbonlovegibbonlove member
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I wasn't too worried about DS only saying one word - 'dada.' Yep, that's the only word he will say, although he does babble quite a bit. 

But I'm reading all these articles and posts on speech delay associated with ear infections - DS is now on his third. Any chance the two really are linked? Is one word for a 12 month old behind, or does it matter if he's babbling? 

Our pedi recommended coming in again in six weeks to get his ears checked again, and to talk about seeing an ENT for the ears, if needed. Thoughts? 

ETA: Sorry if this has been posted before, I'm not a regular around these parts anymore! 

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Re: speech and ear infections

  • lindslalalalindslalala member

    DS only says dada and he's never had an ear infection. They're still young!

    My niece had so many ear infections her first year and a half that she had tubes put in and she is one of the most verbal babies I've ever seen!

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  • krispy83krispy83 member

    DS doesn't even say 'dada' intentionally to DH, and he's only had one ear infection.  I'm not worried - the range of when babies start speaking is huge.  As long as he babbles I wouldn't worry, but certainly talk to your pedi about your concerns when you take him back in.  He or she should be able to give you a better idea of whether you need to be concerned or not.

    FWIW, my brothers (twins) didn't talk until well past a year, much closer to 18 months.  They were both very verbal kids with no speech issues or anything and are totally fine as adults now.  I think it just takes some kids a little longer than others.  And, at least anecdotally, it seems to take boys a little longer some of the time. 

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  • ZimgerZimger member

    DS has had a fair share of ear infections but has a pretty decent vocabulary.

    We have an appt with the ENT today. Sad Not looking forward to the possibility of tubes.

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  • eyenigheyenigh member
    Our doctor said 1-3 words is about the average for this age so your son is right on track with that thinking. My son's intentional words are not the mama and dada everyone else has. He says "Uh oh," "Yeah," and "Nah." He says mama and dada but they definitely don't seem as intentional as his uh ohs and yeahs.
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  • salt78salt78 member
    DD only says dada and mama regularly and has never had an ear infection. As long as he babbles I think you're fine. All kids develop different skills at different times.
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  • KariK81KariK81 member
    Ok, I'm kind of on the other side than most PP's, not personally, but through my sister. My niece is now 4.5 yo. She had a number of ear infections when she was wee (I think some were associated with teething, but whatever). She was barely speech delayed (and not officially so). However, as soon as she began speaking regularly, she has had a speech impediment. My sister and BIL denied this vehemently although family on both sides and friends approached them (delicately) about it. Just two months ago niece failed hearing tests at her daycare and my sister took her to a specialist. They're finally talking about tubes and now extensive speech therapy. I'm so glad something's going to be done (other kids are starting to tease and it sucks), but can't help thinking about how all of this might have been avoided because it turns out her speech impediment is a result of her hearing problem (due to excess fluid in her ears). SO... sorry for that long story, but in short, I wouldn't worry, but I think it's a great thing to get her ears/hearing checked out early and often if you suspect a possible issue. I hope it's nothing (which chances are it is)!
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