How soon is it when a baby starts to say grandma? My mam seems to think that my little girl is saying mamam as if to say grandma. Can this be possible or is she just being daft?
2006-09-20 04:56:17 · 25 answers · asked by Supertwirly 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Baby is 15 months. I suppose if she can do a doggie impression and a tiger impression then Im sure it is nana or grandma or something like that.
Thanks for all of your answers, big help
2006-09-20 21:27:35 · update #1
why not let grandma enjoy the possibility
God bless
2006-09-20 04:59:08 · answer #1 · answered by BetsyF 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First, without knowing how old your daughter is, there's no way to know.
Second, without watching your daughter and mother interact, I couldn't really tell...
So.....
How old is your daughter?
Does she say, "mamam" when she sees your mom?
How 'bout when she sees a picture of Grandma?
Is there any rhyme or reason to when she says this?
Another thought- babys often babble- they'll decide they like a certain sound (like mamamama or bububu), and repeat it for the simple pleasure of the sound or to explore their own voice. It is entirely possible that your daughter has discovered her own voice or is practicing sounds she hears from you.
In other words- I have no idea- but don't get too harsh with your mom- I'm sure she's thrilled to be a grandma and hear that little girl call her name.
2006-09-20 12:11:13 · answer #2 · answered by Yoda's Duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didnt say how old your baby was??! most babies can make sounds, which seem recognisable between 6-12months - usually around the 9-12mths mark. From a year onwards they will start to develop a vocab of recognisable sounds, which may not be perfect pronounciation but you'll know what they mean 'no' 'mama' 'dad' and command words for milk/bottle etc - by the age of 2 they should have around 40 'words' at their command...
2006-09-20 12:14:16 · answer #3 · answered by Pington 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son used the word DO GOO for the longest time and I just thought it was bable. My mom said he was saying doggie at six months I thought she was nuts but I watched it develop and she was right. I'm sure you baby is trying to say grandma and putting the sounds together. Let grandma go with and go with it your self your daughter is obviously very smart and ambitous in learning
2006-09-20 12:01:48 · answer #4 · answered by blondandsmart79 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think mamam is very close to grandma, but who knows. My son used to say labu labu for helicopter, and D2 for Uncle Jerry. It took a long time to figure that out!
2006-09-20 12:01:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hiya, My little one is 11 months and has been saying nanana for about three months now, she says momma. I think she said nana before moma tho. Its hard to tell really but dont forget, there's no such thing as the right time, they're all different and special in their own way.
Hope that helps
2006-09-20 12:00:52 · answer #6 · answered by Katie Green 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its entirely possible especially if the baby is hearing Gramma being said a LOT. The baby will try to duplicate the words and sounds it hears - your mom could be right, or your baby could just be making odd noises.
Either way, would it really hurt anything to let your mom THINK your baby's saying her name? Think about it...and don't be so uptight. Gramma's have a right to be excited too!!
2006-09-20 12:01:31 · answer #7 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She will be trying to say it without a doubt. My daughter is 15 months now as well and she can say all sorts of words and she too can say the animal noises. So why not?
2006-09-21 16:45:06 · answer #8 · answered by kowfeef 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most babies (regardless of the family's native language) start off with roughly the same noises regardless- mama, dada, gaga etc. your reaction to particular noises determines what words will develop and when. if your child gets a reaction from grandma every time she makes this noise she will then associate the noise with that person and when her speech improves it will develop into 'grandma' because she'll hear it from other people, similarly if she gets a reaction from you she will associate it with you & use it to get your attention. having said that, i wouldnt spoil grandmas fun.
2006-09-20 13:33:26 · answer #9 · answered by Jo D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say how old your baby is. My son starting to say a lot when he was about 20 months old, but didn't say Mom or Mom-Mom until closer to 2. I know girls start earlier than boys most of the time.
2006-09-20 11:59:17 · answer #10 · answered by Emjay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My girl's 20 months old, and has been saying "nana" quite clearly for a couple of months now, but she can't quite cope with "grandad" yet, though she often manages something like "gdad".
2006-09-20 12:00:59 · answer #11 · answered by gvih2g2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋