Doc says she's a prodigy?!

Question

At our 1 y appointment our doc was amazed at her abilities and said "this kid is gonna be a prodigy.. Yay! I get to watch a prodigy grow up!" She kept warning us how challenging she will be in this next year or two.

Dad thinks the doc was "being nice" and probably says that to all parents. I have never heard a doc say this about my older kids, and never heard this from other parents. Docs don't normally say things like this right??

Our baby can say about 20 words, understands much more. She knows her body parts, colors, can get an object for you (like a diaper or her shoes) and when I tell her no she goes to dad and "tattles" on me (seriously it's really cute).

I wouldn't say she's a prodigy, but why would the doc? I don't think she was just being nice. Anyone else have a doc say something like that?

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Wow 20 words- what are they? My baby calls everything dada, lol. That said she's very physically coordinated and has been walking since 10 months.. also she understands a lot. I think your baby sounds extremely smart and you should continue challenging her. Nice work mama!

As a side, my mom said I was speaking three word sentences by 11 months, basically on the same level as my 2 year old sister. In first grade my teacher said I could skip to 5th grade, but I stayed put. I was always in advanced classes, then I went to Stanford and graduated with honors.  Now I'm a happy SAHM. 😊

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Well. My son says doggie. . . Lol. My son still babbles like crazy. He understands and reacts to a few words. No - breaks down and cries. Yay or good job - clapping. He can point out a few objects correctly and he mimicks like crazy. But he is no where near where your child is. I know my son isn't behind. He's learning at a appropriate speed and his milestones are being hit. So I'd say your hold is very advanced keep challenging her and she may very well be your little Genius

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My oldest daughter did that and she is now 6 and is indeed top in her class. With my now one year old I am really worried because she only says 2 words.

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My son is 14 months and has a extensive vocabulary he also know all his body parts and if you ask him how old he is he shows you with his fingers. He also knows the word yes and no goes and gets his shoes and try's to put them on. He's learning colors and animals he says what animals says " dogs, cats, lions roar etc. I think they are this smart because we invest time into our children. It's amazing what they will learn when you work with them.

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I agree! My first was like this, and now at 6byears old and in 1st grade, she is absolutely brilliant. Not just because I'm her mother either. Her school has talked about moving her up a grade, but we have opted to keep her where she is and add in a couple of special classes. I'd say you have a smart cookie on your hands, momma! Have fun and make sure you keep challenging her!

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I've worked with children for several years and specifically 1-2yo. But this is amazing!! Amazing job!

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Yes my daughter is super smart too .. She calls me by my name. Says moma, papa, grandma, grandpa, move, quiet, here, dont want, milk, bottle, floor, and other words, but she says most of them in spanish some in english. She gets up chairs gets down also she gets down from my king size bed. She knows some colors and numbers she even sings some parts of songs like the taxi son, everytime taxi comes uo she says taxi.. She knows alot more to she even knows how to tur on and off tv. Doctor says shes brilliant... Hahaha but he says she can say and do all that but she cant walk yet lol... My neighbor says shes going to be a singer cuz she sings and has this loud cute voice. Her big brother teaches her everything.. Hes been smart since little and both were 35 weekers.  Thats them 2 in the pic Only childs i will have 7 yr old and 13 month bby.

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So I counted the words as so far she's  at 52 words! She's 13m now and said her first 3 word sentence clear as day "mommy shoes off!" Hasn't said another 3 word sentence since but still I think it's remarkable. Everything I read online suggests she's at an 18m level.

Doc says she's a prodigy?!

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