Could my baby be talking already?

[Anonymous]

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!

[Anonymous]

Definitely possible. It's normal for them to be babbling at a lot at this age, so it could be just coincidence that she said mama when looking at you and dada when looking at dad, but it could be intentional too. Hard to tell, see if she keeps doing it when looking at these things. My DD used to babble all sorts of things but I counted her first real word as "bye-bye" when she used it when leaving and with a wave.

[Anonymous]

Very possible. I've know kids like this. Should be clearer in a few weeks.

Enjoy!

[Anonymous]

Oh that is totally talking. Fun!

[Anonymous]

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.

[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.

Well, you are very talented then because you are being a jerk without even trying.

Why did you even bother to respond?

NP here and yes, it’s possible that she’s trying and very cute!

[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.

Super b- tchy. It's Friday before a holiday, feel free to take off the B-cape.

[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.

AND HERE SHE IS! It doesn’t matter how many disclaimers you write there is always that one person who can find something to criticize! Amazing!!

[Anonymous]

It's definitely possible. The test is whether she uses the same sound consistently for the same thing. If she routinely calls the vacuum "va-va," that's a word.

[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.

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".

[Anonymous]

Very possible! My DS said "kit" while petting the kitty cat at 6 months. I'd been pointing out our "kitty cat" for awhile, and DS always got excited, but on that day, I hadn't said anything, so not mimicry.

[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.

Oh, Jesus, give it a rest! If you were talking at six months maybe it’s time to stop talking.

[Anonymous]

Very possible! We did baby sign language and our 9 month old could do a few signs (more, all done, please) and understood more. He had several words at 10.5 months.

I only know this because I was just going through the stack of scrap paper that counted as my "baby book," LOL. My early talker is a very normal, non-gifted seventh grader now, though he's always had a great vocabulary and is an excellent speller like his mom.

Enjoy your baby!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's definitely possible. The test is whether she uses the same sound consistently for the same thing. If she routinely calls the vacuum "va-va," that's a word.

+ 1. Yep, definitely possible, and consistency is key.

[Anonymous]

My mother claims I was talking sentences at 9 months old, so definitely possible your baby is starting.