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Babbling

KatrinaR08KatrinaR08
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We just had dd 6 month appointment. She is doing great, and the size of a 1 year old (no joke haha). She is at every milestone she should be at, minus one. She isn't babbling - the doctor and I decided to give it another month and then maybe have it checked out after that. I know it could be a bunch of things, big one she is cutting teeth currently, or maybe she is just a quiet baby? She does laugh, cry, sqeal (this just started within the past week), and does respond to sights and sounds. I am not overly worried but I am worried... its hard not to be I guess.

I'm writing this I guess to get it out of my brain for a second but also to see if any other moms had/have a quiet baby and any other tips...

We talk to her, I am getting better at it (its just awkward to me sometimes), and rarely have the tv on, sing, read, play games... my head hurts from trying to figure this out..

TIA for the support or advice!!

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  • StillharborStillharbor member

    Give another month. At our 6 month appointment, LO wasn't either. It's like someone flipped a switch in the last week or so. 

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  • kjmommy1214kjmommy1214 member

    I wouldn't worry. Every baby is different. Your LO could just be focused on some other milestone and "forgets" to babble. Don't get stressed out. Like PP said, who knows what next week brings.

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  • vettymamavettymama member
    My almost 8 month is pretty quiet too. He does shriek and grunt and other noises but nothing I would call babbling.
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  • jennygirlmtjennygirlmt member
    Dd1 was super early on verbal milestones. Dd2 early with physical. Dd2 just started babbling with consonants this week, though she was always quite vocal. I never thought it was an issue. My niece is 18 months old and only says daddy and hi. No reason to worry, esp at 6 months.

    I know you feel silly taking to her but do it. I narrate my whole day, and try to look at her so she can see my expressions and words. I'm sure that's what helped Dd1 who is a verbal champ. It's worth feeling silly when they finally respond.
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  • KatrinaR08KatrinaR08
    Thanks everyone. It is so easy to get wrapped up in all these milestones or worry about the small things sometimes...
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