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Toddler stuttering when tired – My 27 month old daughter has been speaking very well since she was about 18 months old. In recent months she has started stuttering on a few words. Does anyone else have a toddler that stutters at times, particularly when tired? I have read that this is common for toddlers with no need to see a speech pathologist unless the problem persists for longer than 6 months, but would like to hear whether any other mums have dealt with this.

Posted by Michelle, 24/09/13

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- - BellaB said
  - 29 Oct 2020
    7:17 pm
We haven’t dealt with it, but if it’s clearly linked to physical tiredness, then I suspect it isn’t a big problem.
- - Ellen said
  - 23 Apr 2019
    9:02 am
This is very common and nothing to worry about. I even fall over my words when I’m tired or say things the wrong way around.
- - mummy liana said
  - 28 Mar 2014
    2:24 am
there are some good comments here
- - jodie80 said
  - 24 Mar 2014
    9:29 pm
thast just what happens . dont worry
- - emily_zilm said
  - 08 Mar 2014
    7:10 pm
Hope this has been resolved for you. Did you see a childs nurse or gp?
- - ljsalomon said
  - 26 Jan 2014
    12:05 am
If you are concerned I’d speak with you gp or child health nurse.
- - kathryn said
  - 29 Dec 2013
    8:27 pm
Sounds common but good to keep an eye on it
- - meltingmoment said
  - 29 Dec 2013
    9:32 am
How is she doing now?
- - coppin85 said
  - 28 Dec 2013
    8:01 pm
how did it turn out?
- - mggarner said
  - 28 Nov 2013
    9:23 am
Was it to do with the tiredness? Did you find out?
- - mggarner said
  - 27 Nov 2013
    11:56 am
How are you going? What did you end up doing?
- - meltingmoment said
  - 30 Oct 2013
    8:39 pm
I’ve not experienced this with either of mine. I hope it is just a phase for you. If you are concerned I would speak to your child care nurse.
- - kjgarner said
  - 28 Oct 2013
    9:38 am
Sorry I haven’t but maybe try and as soon as she is somewhat tired then get her to sleep, maybe she cant concentrate that much and cant put words together when she is
- - snoopy said
  - 25 Oct 2013
    12:39 pm
Maybe she is lacking concentration so it happens when tired.
- - mouse said
  - 12 Oct 2013
    2:05 pm
I have never heard of it, I hope it is just a phase for your little one
- - barch said
  - 07 Oct 2013
    8:28 am
I too am keen for others opinions on this this.
- - missmanic said
  - 03 Oct 2013
    10:47 pm
Would love to know aswell, thanks for posting.
- - yummymum said
  - 30 Sep 2013
    9:26 pm
Keep an eye on it and go to paediatrician if still unsure.
- - stephvel said
  - 30 Sep 2013
    2:23 pm
I saw it in lots of kids while working in daycare.
- - haldem337 said
  - 29 Sep 2013
    9:10 pm
This happened with my daughter when she would get over excited or over stimulated. It only happened for a couple of months, in which I took the time to adjust her diet and eliminate as much sugar as possible it has disappeared now!