What age should a child be talking?

Yeah it's normal for 3 years old not to talk yet. As long as they they understand what you're saying to them and repeats what you say, nothing to worry about. If your child doesn't understand what you're telling him, then you should be more concerned and take him to the doctor. If he repeats what you say, he's just practicing on pronouncing words thats all :-) My cousin's son is 3 years old too and he doesn't talk that much but he understands. The psychologist said it's normal because there's other children like that. I also read another post about someone's 29 year old brother. When the brother was 3 years old, he didn't talk at all. But now at 29 years old, he can't "shut up" LMAO. Hope my post alleviates your concerns.

If this was my child I would be very concerned. By 2 years they should be putting a few words together to make a sentance, so if he isn't even saying many words then he is obviously behind. I think the fact that he can understand you is great as the problem probably isn't that serious. However you certainly need to go and see a speech therapist for advice on what to do to help. My 2 year old is a bit behind on her speech and I was advised to talk to her more. I was told to narrate everything she does as she does it, not asking for a response but to just get her used to listening to spoken language. I was also told to talk to her more and ask her more open ended questions so she is forced to give more than a yes and no answer.

I wouldn't be concerned, you will wake up one day and he just won't stop talking, this happened with my now 7 yr old, we tell her she has the talking disease, she never shuts up, talks all day even to herself with her toys.

I would be a little concerned. At 3 years old I think a child should be saying a bit more than that. My son was 2 and wasn't talking so I had him tested by a speech therapist. He had weekly sessions starting at about age 2 1/2-- and now I can't get him to shut up, LOL! I don't like to compare kids either, as another poster said, but I would talk to a pediatrician about it. He may have trouble pronouncing certain sounds (like my son did) and that may be why he says so few words. In any event, before long he'll probably be talking your ears off, but if there is a speech problem it is best to have early intervention.

I'd be concerned....it may be nothing but I'd definitely talk to the pediatrician about it. It could be a hearing or speech issue.

hi well my little,un,s 3yrs and she dont stop talking...lol..she says evrything at 3yrs they shld be about to tell u wots wrong and anything really..is it bad can he not say much?if so its wise to get it checked out..for ya minds sake and kids..ok..loljdxx. dont worry to much..

I wouldent consider that normal to an extent. He does understand and repeate things. Can he follow directions? Personally i would be concerned and be taking him to his ped and ask about it. My 2 year old has a covabulary of well over 200 words and speaks in compleate sentenaces and has for quite a while. So yeah i would be concerned. Ive not been told that my child speaks above normal leavels or anything, he just talks, constantly. I Would be worried about the lack of conversation from the child. How does he express he wants something, by pointing and wahhing at it? How does he communicate things to you? I mean as long as he is communicating and understands words i know things are generally alright, but i would be concerned anyway...