Question
What should I do if my child is over 11 months old and still can’t make sounds?
Answer
Every child develops at their own pace. Since the child is primarily cared for by grandparents, their language might be more like an exchange with grandparents, which could explain the delayed pronunciation of parents’ names. Compared to the grandparents, the child might start making the corresponding sounds earlier. A child’s growth is directly related to the people who accompany them, including both language and physical development. Different dialects spoken by grandparents in the family may lead to inconsistent language expression, such as grandparents speaking dialects while parents speak Mandarin. The child has already been able to imitate grandmother’s pronunciation, so parents need to enhance communication. Building more friendly interactions is very important.