At What Age Is It Considered Late for a Male Baby to Start Speaking?

Male babies can start speaking as late as three years old, but most children typically begin to speak around one year of age. In fact, the timing of a child's first words has little correlation with their gender or size, but rather has a close relationship with their growth environment. If parents start speaking to their child, telling stories, and singing songs to them from a very young age, it will naturally encourage the child to speak earlier. However, if a child lives in an environment where there is limited interaction and conversation, even if they have good nutrition and develop well physically, they may still speak later than others. Every child is unique, and there is no set timeline for when they should start speaking. Generally, girls tend to speak earlier than boys.

To encourage a baby to speak, it is important to establish a stimulating language environment. Family members should use the same language, preferably standard Mandarin, to communicate with the child. Regardless of whether the child speaks or not, they should constantly narrate their daily activities and experiences to the child. When speaking to the child, it is important not to mimic their baby talk but to use adult language. If a child is unable to communicate effectively with others around them by around two years of age, it is advisable to consult a professional to assess whether there are any language delays, autism, or other issues. If such issues are identified, it is important to seek active treatment.