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Not Responding Name
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How do I handle not responding to name in a 1-year-old?
Not responding to name at 12 months is often a still-developing skill. Call from close by at eye level in a quiet room, reward every turn, and check hearing first. Book a developmental screen if it persists across settings or pairs with limited pointing, eye contact or babble.
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A 2-year-old not always turning to their name is common, but worth attention. First rule out hearing, then strengthen response with quiet, close, one-call-and-wait play paired with joyful rewards. Look at the whole picture — pointing, words, shared smiles — and if name-response stays inconsistent across settings, arrange a gentle developmental check rather than waiting.
Read the answer AnswerHow do I handle not responding to name in a young baby?
In the first year, turning to name is a gradual skill — many babies respond by 9–12 months, so occasional not-responding earlier is normal. Encourage it with warm face-to-face naming, quiet moments and rewarding the turn. If by 12 months your baby consistently doesn't respond alongside little babble or eye contact, arrange a hearing and developmental check.
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