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Mom of a 1 yr 3 m old girl1 day ago

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#asktheexperts My Daughter is 15 months old She didn’t call me Mumma but sometimes she calls Baba only and some other words. Is this the speech delay ?

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Sahithi PuppyMom of a 1 yr 2 m old girl1 day ago

A. hey! it is incredibly common for toddlers to favor one specific name or sound over another. The sound "/b/" in "Baba" or "Dada" is often mechanically easier for some toddlers to produce than the nasal "/m/" sound required for "Mumma." Favoring one parent's identifier or a specific set of sounds does not indicate a developmental issue as long as she is expressing other words with clear intent... and also Every child develops at their own unique pace, but typical speech and language expectations at this stage include

Sai Prasanthi R LMom of a 12 yr 8 m old boy1 day ago

A. Hey! A few babies can have delay in reaching a certain milestones. Communicate more effectively with your child. Encourage your child to express and share. Consult your doctor for further status. Try engaging your child with Babyhug story books and activities

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