Question
My child is two weeks old and won’t talk, but he can hear others speaking and understands what they say. Previous treatment and effects: none. I would like to get some help: I want to ask if there might be a problem.
Answer
Babies typically start saying ‘Dad’ and ‘Mom’ by their first birthday, and by the age of two, they generally express their desires, including using the toilet. It’s not necessarily a problem, as each child is different. Some children may inherit their parents’ ability to speak fluently, making them more talkative. Others may not be very chatty but understand what you mean. It’s recommended to bring the baby to a pediatric health check-up, where there is a project called the Growth and Development Index Test. Professional staff will assist in many games and tests for the baby, and then check if the baby has reached the test criteria for a three-week-old baby.