Baby Talk or a Real First Word? What Counts and When to Expect It

Описание: As Baby approaches their first birthday, their first word can come at any time! But without perfect pronunciation, how can you tell what’s a real first word and what’s just baby talk? In this video, discover what can count as a first word (like word approximations), the signs to look for, common first words, and tips to encourage Baby to talk!

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00:00 Intro
00:20 What counts as a first word
00:47 Word approximations
01:13 Signs Baby said their first word
1:42 Common first words
1:50 Talking tips
2:10 Outro
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