First words count - does babble count?
10 months, says 'mama' and 'dada' all day but not at us specifically. Does this count? When does babble become a 'word'?
4 Replies
2/11/2026
Reading and naming objects all day helps. 'That's a ball. Ball! Ball!'
2/11/2026
Usually clicks around 11-12mo. The babble becomes meaningful.
2/11/2026
A word is when they consistently use the same sound for the same thing/person. Not yet for you, but soon!
2/13/2026
Don't stress the exact moment - the babble is the foundation for everything.