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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=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!  [/quote]

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. [/quote]

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

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