my 16 months boy has not yet started talking. he smiles back and has good eye contact even with the outsiders. he does blabbing but no constructive words yet. how to make him speak and teach him gesturing. any idea and help is appreciated.

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Author of questionMom of a 5 yr 10 m old boy4 years ago

A. how much delay is acceptable. like when shall we worry if he doesn't speak by how many months?

Dr Sameer awadhiyaFather of a 12 yr 2 m old boy4 years ago

A. if the baby is 17 months old do not worry if the child has not started talking just interact with the child gradually the child will learn to speak sentences

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