Hearing your baby babble “dada” or “mama” for the first time can be a big moment for any parent! 🤩🎥: @Meghety Foudoulian Expressive language skills often start to emerge at around 9 to 12 months. But babies this age typically don’t attach meaning to their words yet. 🤔 So, when your little one begins to say “dada” or “mama,” they probably won’t know that these terms refer to their parents. Here are some ways you can help your baby make the connection: 🗣️ Use exaggerated tones and facial expressions as you talk to your child. 👉 When you hear them babble the word for a parent, point to that parent and say, “Yes, Mama!” or “Yes, Dada!” with enthusiasm. 😀Narrate for your baby what you’re doing during daily routines and playtime, referring to yourself in the third person. You might say, “Mama is getting your bottle,” or “Dada’s turn; baby’s turn.” 📚Read books that feature families or tell stories while showing personal photo albums to your baby. Point to a caregiver and then to your child and say something like, "Look at Mama hugging the baby.” If you have any concerns about your baby’s expressive language, discuss them with your child’s pediatrician during your next visit. #Lovevery #FirstWords #BabyDevelopment #CuteMoments