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Submitted by: Margaret Watson

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Often boys are slower. All babies develop at different rates but, generally speaking, boys are not so articulate as girls of the same age. You are perhaps comparing your son with your daughter at the same age. Your son obviously has some speech and understanding and it seems to be within normal limits. The confusion of consonants can also be normal at this stage. However do get his hearing checked and also ask you pediatrician to check how tight his tongue frenum is - the little piece that holds down the tongue. If this is too tight, it often makes articulation difficult. And be patient. My brother-in-law, who later obtained a doctorate, said nothing until his third birthday!

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