Hang in there ! You are not a failure . Ever child develops differently . My son is 22 months and only has a handful of words/sounds that he uses sporadically. He just had his first virtual speech appt last week. I would suggest calling his Ped if you’re concerned and they can connect you with the resources . Even though COVID is closing many things down, many places are using virtual methods so it doesn’t hurt to reach out and even if they aren’t seeing children now atleast you can get on a waitlist . I definitely understand what you mean about the family pressure . My family

Constantly tries to diagnose and figure out why my son is not talking and sometimes treats me as if I’m not doing enough to make sure he talks . I know that I’m doing what I can so I don’t allow it to stress me. Sorry you’re going through this . I’m glad I’m not alone . Keep me updated .

Hey don’t stress yourself my second didn’t start talking until after 3 he mumbled a lot too but since I’m with him 24/7 I knew what he was trying to say. But tell everyone to leave your child alone and let him be that’s how he is doesn’t mean anything is wrong with him my baby just turned 2 yesterday he was born with cleft lip so he could have delayed speech but I don’t worry about it too much and he doesn’t say any words maybe 4 tops he points and mumbles but that’s him and if they’re getting annoyed I would tell them that they could leave that negative energy to themselves

Well a lot of kids don’t talk until age 3 so maybe he’s just a late bloomer. Can he understand everything you’re saying and follow simple directions? Speech therapy would help but don’t feel like you need to rush out and do it.

Also does he spend any time with older kids? I think that really helped my daughter. She was an early talker and was speaking in full sentences by 2.5. Her babysitter had 2 older boys so she was constantly hearing them talk. My son just turned 2 and puts 2-3 words together and repeats everything we say all day long. He’s learned a lot from his sister. He wants to be just like her.

He will soon. But if you’re concerned I would possibly consult with a speech therapist if this is still an issue after C-19 is over . Some kids just have delayed speech. My brother and sister in law was concerned about my nephews speech around that age and got intervention and it helped tremendously. Sometimes they’re just to comfortable to talk with us and need someone to push them that extra mile . My son just started thriving with words before his second birthday. He still doesn’t say a whole lot but definitely a lot more then he used too.

My son was like this at his early two's. When I started worrying a month later and he was saying words I didn't think he knew. Now he's 2 years and 7 months and talks absolutely well! He'll be fine. Just keep working with him.

My son was close to 3 before he strung words together

After commenting I read the other comments and agree sign language is very helpful! We have always used a few basic signs for our girls and it certainly makes a difference!

First and foremost stop and take a deep breath. Next, give yourself a BIG hug for me. Now, listen up! 😉 My daughter didn't start talking until well after her 3rd birthday. She is 4 now and doesn't shut up! My husband didn't start talking until he was 4.5 and he doesn't have any cognitive delays or special needs. My little one will be two on the 3rd and she speaks in full sentences. But she doesn't talk much. As a second born child I can see why. She has her sister non-stop talking to her. Rest assured unless your son has special needs that aren't diagnosed at the moment, I'm absolutely sure he is fine! And if you're concerned speak with HIS Ped immediately. But know it is normal for children to have a wide range of different start points for milestones. And 2 is still very young to talk. When it comes to your family, though they are annoying, do your best to let it go unless you address it directly and then let them know that you find it inappropriate for them to comment every time they see him. Tell them directly you don't appreciate it and ask them to refrain from the comments. Tell them are not helping by making them.

I was so worried about my daughter and due to an injury at daycare when she was 4 months old, had a lot of reasons to be. Her medical team was concerned but we had many discussions and none of our concerns were founded. She just needed time to soak everything in. As it turns out she had a higher comprehension level than most of her peers even though she wasn't speaking herself. My husband likes to compare it to having a parrot who simply repeats what they hear. Some babies say hundreds of words but don't have simple comprehension. Others can't talk at all but comprehend well. Does he understand what you tell him? Can he retrieve items if asked by name? I hope this gives you some reassurance. Not every late speaker is delayed and I hope this proves the case for your boy. Best of wishes!!!

I second what @watz, said. Sign language is extremely helpful for preverbal kiddos. My oldest was slow to gain words and actually lost all his between 18 months and 2 years. Sign language helped him communicate and be less frustrated.

I also would recommend getting the speech eval sooner than later, although I understand in a pandemic that may not be realistic. The wait it out approach does more harm than good for kiddos who actually need help. And usually younger kids are more receptive to therapy in the sense they don’t realize it’s work, they just think it’s play time.

My older one ended up having a speech disability, as full disclosure. He was in speech for 18 months and we saw amazing progress. Had to stop services for a few months while we moved and got settled. We just started back up again and I’m excited to see his progress continue.

Start teaching him some basic sign language.

My daughter has a speech delay and the first word she ever learned to sign was "more" a few months later "more" was her first spoken word. She was about 2 years old.

Apparently there's studies that show how learning sign language jump starts the part of the brain used for spoken language, which is why speech pathologists incorporate basic sign into their therapy.

There's some great videos that you can watch online. My daughter really likes "Signing Time" you can watch a few videos on YouTube or you can buy them on Amazon.

Hang in there mama! He will y’all soon. My 2 year old was like this too. When he was 3 he started to talk more . I used to teach him words as the day will go by, for example , show & repeat what such object is & have him repeat it.

He is 4 now & yeah he has trouble in finishing a sentence. But everyday they hear different wording. They learn something new every day. It just takes time .