How can i teach my daughter to say mama, mom or mommy?

Question

She is 20 months and has said it a few times a few months ago, but i cant get her to say it again! Any tips?

Answer 1

Practicing the MMMMM sound is the key!
Children learn best by repitition. Having everyone around refer to you as "mommy" or "mom" or "mama" when speaking to ur daughter about you will help also!

Practive the MMMM sound and the "mamama" and she will get it.

Answer 2

Hello. I am a licensed speech language pathologist practicing in the hospital setting, but I also have some experience with developmental speech difficulties.

There are some variables that would be important to know in your case such as: 1) Is your child otherwise verbal (Does she say other words frequently? Did she babble while younger?), 2) Is she free of any medical/physical condition that might be interfering with speech?

A fair number of children are "late bloomers" in the speaking department. Assuming that the answers to the above questions are "yes" and that your child regularly initiates and responds verbally and non-verbally to a stimulating home environment, it MAY just be a matter of time. Some kids are just picky about what they want to repeat and may balk at attempts to force them to say certain words. On the other hand, by sheer supportive reinforcement (as has been mentioned) and/or speech techniques such as binary choice offerings ([pointing to picture] Is this mommy or daddy?), she may eventually give you the "M" word you want.

Words/sounds made by pressing the lips together then building up and releasing air pressure ("M," "P," "B," and "W") are usually the first to appear in a child's repertoire. This is because they are the easiest to make and to imitate (we watch people's lips all the time). If your child has a robust vocabulary including these and other more advanced sounds, I suspect it will just be a matter of time.

However, if you're concerned about developmental delay, you can obtain a prescription for a speech evaluation by a licensed speech-language pathologist or visit the speech clinic of a university in your area that has an accredited program. These usually operate on a sliding scale and provide great quality care because the students want to excel and are overseen by professionals with years of experience.

In any event, I wish you and your daughter a lifetime of happy chatting. Good luck!

Answer 3

My son is 20 months old and it's also been months since he called me Mama... I think it's because he sees me the most, and we generally acknowledge each other naturally that he feels that I should know when he needs me without calling me Mama. He is like this with anyone he sees on a daily basis... except for my husband; he's in the Army and is away quite a bit, so he does refer to him as "Dada" so that I know who he's talking about. Just give her some time, and when you ask her to come to you or do something, refer to yourself as Mama and her by her name, so she knows what to call you if she needs to... Don't give up!!! The only time I catch my son saying Mama is in secret to his plushies while looking through his album... I have pictures of all of us and help him point while naming each one of us... Good Luck!!!

Answer 4

Look at her face,say mama not mom,smile and play with her,
do it 10 times a day it should work
or play pick a boo with her while saying mama(I am not sure if it is pick a boo as English is a foreign lang. to me)You hide you face behind a material lik a small blanket or a piece of her clothes then while smiling or laughing show her your face and say mama.

If they do not work you can visit a doctor

Answer 5

My son was a little slow to talk..so I understand where you are coming from. It's frustrating when you see other 20 month old babies reciting nursery rhymes at playgroup! But..that doesn't mean your daughter isn't completely normal. All kids say words at their own pace.
If you are concerned..you could have her developmentally screened by your pediatrician, or by an early intervention worker at your local school district.
During the meantime..read to her a lot of books..and enjoy your precious time with her. Best of luck to you!

Answer 6

Focus on getting her to talk, rather than specific words. Studies have shown that parents who talk as they go about their normal activities, and ask questions and make observations just as if the child could understand everything, will impart verbal communication to their child. Just keep talking, such as when you are in the store with your child and are deciding what to buy, talk out loud through your decisions, include your child in the discussion. In the long run, they'll be much more proficient speakers than if you only want them to repeat a word--no matter how cool it is that she calls you, "momma." Yes, repetition is necessary, but be sure to impart the gift of conversation, too!

Answer 7

dont force her she will say in her own times and on her own terms. my daughter is 2 years old and she only says like 10 words in total.but she still manages to communicate.
still try using the tv or the computer in which mommy word is repeated. computer is a good idea. record ur voice and then let her her it. this novelty might be exciting and she will say it again. otherwise say mommy repeatedly like u r mommys girl etc
hope it works for u and FOR ME TOO!!!!

Answer 8

I can definitely understand how upsetting this can be. I'm going to guess that economically, you have no other child care option. Try talking to your Mom and see if you can get her to understand how much this hurts you. On a lighter note, my niece called my sister "Diana" (not her name) from the time she was two until she was five. She chose the name one day, informed my sister that is what she would call her, and did so until she became tired of it.

Answer 9

Just tell her things like "who luves you baby girl" then say "mommy does" and stuff like that, eventually she will respond with the answer you always give her and she will say mommy does... then just make a giant deal out of it... praise her soooo much.... then she will start to say it more.... even if for the praise... at first...

Answer 10

maybe use a picture or the mirror and tell her to say mama let her see your lips moving when you talk. also point to yourself and say "mama". children are really bright and catch on really quick.