Could my baby be talking already?

[Anonymous]

Yes, definitely words! Such a fun time. Enjoy

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:First, the DCUM disclaimers: I know not talking has nothing to do with intelligence as my older child is very bright and was a late talker. I know receptive communication is more important. I know my baby is not a genius. I am relaxed. I totally enjoy my baby.

Okay so at 9 months she says “mama” when looking at me; “dada” when looking at DH and yesterday said “ba” when crawling after a ball and “va va” when crawling after the vacuum. Is it possible she’s forming words this young?

Thanks!

Yes...? It's okay you asked here, but this is a simple milestone that could be quickly Googled. My brother and I spoke our first words at 6 months, and my DD, who was not especially verbal (pretty average-- only had 25 words at 18-20 months), also spoke a few words by 6-7 months. 9 months is a very normal time to have at least a word or two, if not several. Probably a bit above average (you might expect an average child to have a few by more like 11 months).

I get that you had a late talker, but if anything would have thought you'd know more about averages or ranges for first words because of that. Don't mean to be a jerk, just wondering if you have an aversion to the subject or why you are crowdsourcing this kind of question.

Please just go back to bed, you sound insufferable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:First, the DCUM disclaimers: I know not talking has nothing to do with intelligence as my older child is very bright and was a late talker. I know receptive communication is more important. I know my baby is not a genius. I am relaxed. I totally enjoy my baby.

Okay so at 9 months she says “mama” when looking at me; “dada” when looking at DH and yesterday said “ba” when crawling after a ball and “va va” when crawling after the vacuum. Is it possible she’s forming words this young?

Thanks!

Yes...? It's okay you asked here, but this is a simple milestone that could be quickly Googled. My brother and I spoke our first words at 6 months, and my DD, who was not especially verbal (pretty average-- only had 25 words at 18-20 months), also spoke a few words by 6-7 months. 9 months is a very normal time to have at least a word or two, if not several. Probably a bit above average (you might expect an average child to have a few by more like 11 months).

I get that you had a late talker, but if anything would have thought you'd know more about averages or ranges for first words because of that. Don't mean to be a jerk, just wondering if you have an aversion to the subject or why you are crowdsourcing this kind of question.

Do you need to google what an internet message board is? It is a place where people can ask questions, have discussions, ask follow-up questions, etc. Maybe you should stop posting on an internet message board if you think all of these things can be answered by a google search. The OP and the other posters on this thread seem to disagree with you, which is why they are having a discussion. On an internet message board.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:First, the DCUM disclaimers: I know not talking has nothing to do with intelligence as my older child is very bright and was a late talker. I know receptive communication is more important. I know my baby is not a genius. I am relaxed. I totally enjoy my baby.

Okay so at 9 months she says “mama” when looking at me; “dada” when looking at DH and yesterday said “ba” when crawling after a ball and “va va” when crawling after the vacuum. Is it possible she’s forming words this young?

Thanks!

Yes...? It's okay you asked here, but this is a simple milestone that could be quickly Googled. My brother and I spoke our first words at 6 months, and my DD, who was not especially verbal (pretty average-- only had 25 words at 18-20 months), also spoke a few words by 6-7 months. 9 months is a very normal time to have at least a word or two, if not several. Probably a bit above average (you might expect an average child to have a few by more like 11 months).

I get that you had a late talker, but if anything would have thought you'd know more about averages or ranges for first words because of that. Don't mean to be a jerk, just wondering if you have an aversion to the subject or why you are crowdsourcing this kind of question.

+1 you sound insufferable.

And who are you to tell this poster it’s “okay” she posted?

[Anonymous]

My 9 month old has a bunch of words and they are all "gah." But I can tell she is talking about things. She is my favorite conversationalist.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:First, the DCUM disclaimers: I know not talking has nothing to do with intelligence as my older child is very bright and was a late talker. I know receptive communication is more important. I know my baby is not a genius. I am relaxed. I totally enjoy my baby.

Okay so at 9 months she says “mama” when looking at me; “dada” when looking at DH and yesterday said “ba” when crawling after a ball and “va va” when crawling after the vacuum. Is it possible she’s forming words this young?

Thanks!

Yes...? It's okay you asked here, but this is a simple milestone that could be quickly Googled. My brother and I spoke our first words at 6 months, and my DD, who was not especially verbal (pretty average-- only had 25 words at 18-20 months), also spoke a few words by 6-7 months. 9 months is a very normal time to have at least a word or two, if not several. Probably a bit above average (you might expect an average child to have a few by more like 11 months).

I get that you had a late talker, but if anything would have thought you'd know more about averages or ranges for first words because of that. Don't mean to be a jerk, just wondering if you have an aversion to the subject or why you are crowdsourcing this kind of question.

No, you definitely meant to be a jerk. And you succeeded!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:First, the DCUM disclaimers: I know not talking has nothing to do with intelligence as my older child is very bright and was a late talker. I know receptive communication is more important. I know my baby is not a genius. I am relaxed. I totally enjoy my baby.

Okay so at 9 months she says “mama” when looking at me; “dada” when looking at DH and yesterday said “ba” when crawling after a ball and “va va” when crawling after the vacuum. Is it possible she’s forming words this young?

Thanks!

Yes...? It's okay you asked here, but this is a simple milestone that could be quickly Googled. My brother and I spoke our first words at 6 months, and my DD, who was not especially verbal (pretty average-- only had 25 words at 18-20 months), also spoke a few words by 6-7 months. 9 months is a very normal time to have at least a word or two, if not several. Probably a bit above average (you might expect an average child to have a few by more like 11 months).

I get that you had a late talker, but if anything would have thought you'd know more about averages or ranges for first words because of that. Don't mean to be a jerk, just wondering if you have an aversion to the subject or why you are crowdsourcing this kind of question.

OMG you must be a fun person to be around. NP but a google is not that helpful for this, all that comes up is that "first words happen around 12 months".

Ahh, the all caps “OMG” poster! Always get a kick out of you.

[Anonymous]

Of course she's using sounds and words appropriately. Looking at you and saying mama is not a coincidence. Looking at dad and saying dada is not a coincidence. vava is very clever! Acknowledge every word. So so adorable!

DS wasn't an early talker, mostly da and ma at about 10 months. Then appy (happy). Hasn't shut up since. He's 18 now and I still ask him what buddabah meant. Never able to figure it out.

[Anonymous]

Yes. Mine started early too and had 15 words at 12 months.

[Anonymous]

Great disclaimer, lol!

I would say your kid is definitely talking.

My third is only 4 months old and I heard a very clear "mama" over the monitor when she woke up the other day. The logical part of my brain knows it's too soon, but it had me wondering if its possible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Great disclaimer, lol!

I would say your kid is definitely talking.

My third is only 4 months old and I heard a very clear "mama" over the monitor when she woke up the other day. The logical part of my brain knows it's too soon, but it had me wondering if its possible.

Mine would cry mama starting at 8 weeks, and sometimes it did sound more like talking than a cry. She definitely wanted me when she said it, and was calling for me, but it still wasn't a real word.

If I asked where's mama, she wouldn't look at me. She didn't understand the word mama referred to me even though she appeared to be using it regularly. My early talker, in the other hand, clearly understood that the word mama meant me several months before using it.

Maybe your 4 month old is different, but I do think some babies just cry like that. It does, however, make me wonder if this is part of the reason why we use the word mama in so many different languages (not only is it easy to say, but some babies "cry" it).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Great disclaimer, lol!

I would say your kid is definitely talking.

My third is only 4 months old and I heard a very clear "mama" over the monitor when she woke up the other day. The logical part of my brain knows it's too soon, but it had me wondering if its possible.

Mine would cry mama starting at 8 weeks, and sometimes it did sound more like talking than a cry. She definitely wanted me when she said it, and was calling for me, but it still wasn't a real word.

If I asked where's mama, she wouldn't look at me. She didn't understand the word mama referred to me even though she appeared to be using it regularly. My early talker, in the other hand, clearly understood that the word mama meant me several months before using it.

Maybe your 4 month old is different, but I do think some babies just cry like that. It does, however, make me wonder if this is part of the reason why we use the word mama in so many different languages (not only is it easy to say, but some babies "cry" it).

Consonants made by the lips (lke M) are easiest for babies to produce, so they tend to come earlier. And yes, I think that's why the word is similar in many languages. Could also explain papa.

DS's first word was "shoe" (I didn't count mama as a word, and don't recall when he said dada). I don't remember when he said it (I know he was using it a lot by age 1) but we thought it was fun how he applied it to mittens and socks as well as shoes.

[Anonymous]

Yes! My daughter started talking around the same age, which was a huge shock because my son didn’t talk until he was 2.. Enjoy it! The early talking was a huge help as she got older because she could tell us what she needed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Great disclaimer, lol!

I would say your kid is definitely talking.

My third is only 4 months old and I heard a very clear "mama" over the monitor when she woke up the other day. The logical part of my brain knows it's too soon, but it had me wondering if its possible.

Mine would cry mama starting at 8 weeks, and sometimes it did sound more like talking than a cry. She definitely wanted me when she said it, and was calling for me, but it still wasn't a real word.

If I asked where's mama, she wouldn't look at me. She didn't understand the word mama referred to me even though she appeared to be using it regularly. My early talker, in the other hand, clearly understood that the word mama meant me several months before using it.

Maybe your 4 month old is different, but I do think some babies just cry like that. It does, however, make me wonder if this is part of the reason why we use the word mama in so many different languages (not only is it easy to say, but some babies "cry" it).

She wasn't crying, though. She woke up, pet the side of her Snoo, looked directly at the Nanit and said "Mmama!" Just once and waited for me. It seemed so deliberate!

As far as my other kids, one talked very early. She put together sentences very early. Early reader/writer. Early walking and potty trained. She's an overachiever. The other was more middle of the pack. Could be that the overachiever hasn't stopped talking since she started. Baby is just trying to get a word in edgewise.