Son Started Stuttering.

My daughter did the same thing when her brother was born. It lasted 2-3 months and we didn't make a big deal over it. I did ask her dr. who said that stuttering is one way children handle stressful situations and is a typical reaction toa new sibling.

It seems to be a phase. My daughter stuttered for a bit right at 3 years old. Most of it has cleared up, but from time to time she will get tired or over excited and begin to do so again. Along with that she has created some strange "K" words. The Kamirror, Kajamas, and a few others. Most of it has cleared by now at 3.5, but I do believe it is a phase.

My sister's son did the same thing at about the same age. It didn't last for very long--maybe a couple months at most. She asked her pediatrician about it and he said that it'd likely resolve itself, and it did!

It is completely normal for kids at that age to start a little stuttering. It has to do with their various cognitive and linguistic skills catching up with one another. Particularly since you said that your son was already speaking clearly and in sentences, I'd say that's what's happening.
You can always get his speech evaluated just in case. If there did turn out to be a problem, the state will pay for therapy.
As I remember, there were differences in the types of stuttering, and what they meant. For example, it's more likely to be just a phase if the stuttering involves repeating words and phrases, rather than getting stuck on a particular letter. It's been a long time since I researched this, but that's what I remember.

I had the same thing happen with my son who was very articulate for his age. I was told it was just brain and language skills catching up with one another. He could hardly get his thoughts out fast enough. It was definitely temporary, but I remember having concern as well.

If it remains a concern, just get an evaluation. It never hurts to be on the safe side.
Take care,
M.

I would not worry yet. My husband still does it to this day when his mind is racing or he is stressed, his mouth cannot keep up. Otherwise he speaks normal. His mother had him checked as a boy and was told that bright people often have this problem.
You state your son is pretty advanced for his age, the two things may be related. Remind him to take his time when he is speaking and see how much that helps. Don't finish sentences for him and give him the time he needs to finish the thought, he may be feeling hurried. I am sure he is OK, but with a new sister and all the changes I'd give him some time for things to settle down to the new "normal" in your house before I'd get it checked out.

Congrats on the new addition!
Jeanne (SAHM of two boys 2yrs and 6months)

My daughter, who also is advanced in speech and language development, also began stuttering (at about the same age as your son) when she asked questions or got really excited. It was a stage and lasted about three weeks. We pretty much ignored it (didn't tell her to slow down or relax), and it went away on its own.

My son did the same thing at about the same age! He spoke really early and has always been such a good talker. People have always been amazed at how well he spoke and his vocabulary, but then he started stuttering a bit. I think it really was that he was trying so hard to get his mouth to catch up to his brain! I'd say it stopped around turning three. It's hard to remember now...you are so aware when it happens, but then it stops and you forget to notice..!

Good luck!
-M

My son started stuttering when he was 3ish...but not a REAL stutter (being unable to make certain sounds, but able to make others...like catching on "k" but not "ch" = k-k-k-k-ids or k-k-k-k-k-children)...his was one that was obviously caused by his mind running faster than his mouth, or conversely, losing track of what he was saying mid word. Doh.

My mum was worried, but we weren't. Of course, I have a good friend with Tourettes, so my stutter tolerance is pretty high to begin with, and the toddler-stutter my son developed didn't seem to be related to any specific sounds, but instead to his relative level of excitement or concentration. He's mostly outgrown it, except for when he's reeeeally excited. Took about 2 years.

All that said, if you're nervous about it, speech pathologists tend to be amazing people with a ton of helpful tips and tricks. You should even be able to get him evaluated through your district for free.

Good Luck :)

you could always so a homeopath as they are awesome with these things...I will refer you if you want..The other route speech therapy..or it's a phase

Hi Lorena,
I know I am a little late in responding, but I wanted to tell you that the exact thing happened to our son when his little brother was born. Our son was 22 months at the time- speaking in full sentences (!). I was pretty distraught when he started to stutter- to hear how hard he tried to get his words out all of a sudden. I took him to the doctor and here is what I learned: It is not true stuttering if he repeats words ("I, I, I, need that), only if he repeats or has trouble with sounds (m m m my ball is stuck). If what he is doing is true stuttering, the recommendation was to go to a speech therapist if it lasts more than six weeks. Our son did it for about 6 weeks, then it stopped. I think the adjustment to a new sibling is really really hard for some of our more sensitive ones...
Best of luck and congratulations on your new baby. I hope this helps.
S.

my son also stutters and i would tell him to take a deep breath and take his time, then I was told by a speech pathologist not to do that. That seems to put too much pressure on the child so a better approach is to model the word for them.
example-
child- pppp pppp piiii
mother- pirate?
child- pirate has a hat on

for some reason when I say the word i know he is trying to say he can repeat it. for my son he was beginning to become quite embarrassed and cover his face when he could not get the correct words out that is why we addressed the problem. if it doesn't seem to bother your son i would ignore it and let him grow out of it but if you do want to do something i have found this tool very effective.
congratulations on the new addition!