Mamas of one year olds

[Adaline'sMama]

How many words does your babe have? People are always amazed at how many words DD can say, but I think they just think she is younger than she is because shes so little. Anyway, Im wondering how many words other kids her age are saying.

She clearly says the following words with intention (without being prompted, just upon seeing the thing)

Mama

Dad-ee

Cat-t

Duct-t (rubber duckie)

Hot-t (we have a woodstove, but now she also says it when she touches hot food and when she sees me cooking)

Dat (that, meaning that she wants what you have. ex. if Im drinking something, she reaches for it and says "dat")

mmm,mmm, me (which is her trying to say "mmm,mmm, yummy", which I say to her all the time)

dog (was her first real word)

uh-oh

up

Hi

Hello (hal-low)

bye (which she will start saying when she sees people getting ready to go. its also her word for keys)

no-no

Then there are these things she says that sound like she is just making the same tones that we make when we talk. For example, when you hand her something she says "whaa oooh" and sounds like she thinking she is saying "thank you" in the same singsonggy kind of way we say it to her when she hands us something. Its super cute.

I dont think there is any "normal" for her age group, but Id like to know what other kids her age are saying.

Edited by Adaline'sMama - 4/15/11 at 8:52am

[PatioGardener]

My little guy will be one in a couple of weeks and he has no English words at all (or any other language either!) He tells me when he wants to nurse, poop or pee, and he makes awesome parrot squawks, sweet baby whispers, and animated babbles, but that's about it.

[staceychev]

That's a lot, I think. This coming from a hyper-literate mama who has a five year old reading a ton, and a very bright 13-month old who obviously understands what I'm saying and follows simple directions (like, "If you want to eat, you have to go to your chair.") Just saying, I think my kids are pretty bright... and my one year old isn't even close to that. She's got mamamama, and dada (which works for dad, dog, and cat), and my mom swears she said "bye bye" today, but I sure haven't heard it. 

[sacredpresence]

my dd is one next week and she doesn't say any words really.  she says mama and dada but it's more like babbling although she knows who mama and dada are.  she also says hi, but it's more like hahhh.

[McGucks]

Mama, Dada, Whoa, Wow, Oh, Oat.  DH hears more approximations/imitations than I do.  Think that's about it our way and he is a year old.

[Snapdragon]

Mom, Dad, Book, Ball, Hat, Sock (which he says "ha" like the vowel sound of sock), bye, hi, no,  all of these words he says a lot and always in correct context so I know they are actual words- they sometimes don't sound exactly like the word but pretty close!

he is 12 months

it was funny when he started saying hi- because dh and I just then realized that we say it to him all day long! We did it without thinking about it- and now we are aware of it! And when I am on the phone and I say bye he usually repeats- bye!

[MommyofNRM]

Wow! That's impressive. My son is 14 months and he only says a few words. He'll say "hi" "dada" and occasionally I'll get a "mama" if he wants me to pick him up. He understands what we're saying and tries to imitate but he's not quite there. Now I'm wondering what is considered normal. 

[newmamalizzy]

DD just turned 1 and doesn't have any actual words yet (though she talks a LOT!).  She seems to understand quite a bit, though.  I've always thought she'll be the type to be a little late to start real words, but then pop out with a lot all at once. 

[Annie Mac]

My 12 1/2 month old says clearly and consistently: hi, dad (and hi dad), mom, cat, and yum. I *think* she's been starting to say "go" when we go places, but I'm not 100% on that. She has a number of other "maybe words" as well. But mostly, she just babbles. It is clear she understands more than she can say. She will follow simple commands (arms up) and generally knows what's going on.

[LadyCatherine185]

at a year my DS1 was similar with his words (can't remember exactly!).. he has always been ahead verbally, and at 2.5 has thousands of words, and speaks fairly gramatically correct sentences.

[Zangua]

DD is 12 months... she says cat (dat), banana (nanna), hat, sock, dadda and clap. She reconizes/knows a lot more than that, but thats what she can articulate at this point.

[Knitting Mama]

Mama, dada, kitty, more, milk, up, arms down (for going into her Woombie), all done, hi, bye, I want that, I want more, I did it, I love you, side-head. I think that's it, but I might be missing some. She talks a lot. The only thing she signs with any regularity is all done, though.

[St. Margaret]

That is a lot and watch out, you could have a vocab explosion soon! my dd had several dozen at one year, and by a few months later we couldn't count them anymore. And she's a handful lol. But she can read at three. Which is part of the handful thing lol

[MamaofLiam]

My DS is 13 months and has no actual words yet. He does sign for more, and reaches for what he wants but that's pretty much it. He understands a lot of what we say. For example, he has 2 dolls "Luis" and "Susie", and will go retrieve them by name. He's a pretty happy, go-lucky guy who is very into exploring his world and was a pretty early crawler and walker (9 mos). Reading all these other posts makes me wonder at what point I should be concerned. DH was a late talker, I think he started at 2, though I'm not sure that has any relevance. Is talking at 1 considered early? Or is he late? Somebody reassure me. I know I'm probably overthinking it.

[snoopy5386]

My DD is 4 days younger than yours and has really no words. She has said Mama in the past, but not in weeks, has said dada but not in months and I think she says "ha" for hat, and sort of something that sounds like "woof" and "moo". She does sign more and all done. I would say your DD is way advanced for age 1.

[ciga]

My almost 13month old doesn't really have any clear words. He says thing that sound like words but having him repeat them is not likely.  Like he met my parents dog, my mom said dog and then he very clearly said "dog" and then never said it again. He says "hot" sometimes. Or something that sounds like hot when we say hot at least.  And he has his own whole involved language that he is almost always speaking.

He definitely understands English though. That's for sure. Yesterday I said "go to your chair and I'll give you some food"and he walked across the whole house, went straight for his chair and proceeded to try to climb it. He's actually really good at following simple directions.

Now, my neighbor's daughter is a couple weeks younger than my son and she has something like 58 independent words.  I've heard some of them. She speaks very clearly so I don't think her parents are exaggerating.

[ciga]

Originally Posted by MamaofLiam 

My DS is 13 months and has no actual words yet. He does sign for more, and reaches for what he wants but that's pretty much it. He understands a lot of what we say. For example, he has 2 dolls "Luis" and "Susie", and will go retrieve them by name. He's a pretty happy, go-lucky guy who is very into exploring his world and was a pretty early crawler and walker (9 mos). Reading all these other posts makes me wonder at what point I should be concerned. DH was a late talker, I think he started at 2, though I'm not sure that has any relevance. Is talking at 1 considered early? Or is he late? Somebody reassure me. I know I'm probably overthinking it.

I wouldn't worry.  My nephew is 20+ months and is just starting with words.  There is nothing wrong with him.  He's a bright perfect little boy.  His sister started at like 10 or 11 months.  Different kids move at different paces. That's all.

[Adaline'sMama]

Thanks for the replies everyone! Wow, Aimee, your kiddo is talking up a storm!

My ped was impressed with how many word she knows and basically just told me that babies usually have one thing that they are really focused on and some babies can do things before other babies. DD is still not drinking from a sippy (unless its a straw sippy), really walking, or signing (despite me trying SO hard to get her to, she only signs "milk"). I knew there is no real "normal" for this age group, but I guess I was just really curious to know if people were just assuming that she was talking more than lots of babies because she looks so much younger than she is. If I saw a 6 month old who could talk as much as her, Id comment on how amazing it was. I think a lot of people think she is between 6-8 months old.

Originally Posted by MamaofLiam 

My DS is 13 months and has no actual words yet. He does sign for more, and reaches for what he wants but that's pretty much it. He understands a lot of what we say. For example, he has 2 dolls "Luis" and "Susie", and will go retrieve them by name. He's a pretty happy, go-lucky guy who is very into exploring his world and was a pretty early crawler and walker (9 mos). Reading all these other posts makes me wonder at what point I should be concerned. DH was a late talker, I think he started at 2, though I'm not sure that has any relevance. Is talking at 1 considered early? Or is he late? Somebody reassure me. I know I'm probably overthinking it.

I think your DS is doing just fine. My ped did tell me that talking at 1 is considered to be early . (italics NEVER works for me, sorry)  Every babe is different. For example, while my DD has a pretty big vocab, she has taken a few steps, but I wouldnt consider what she does "walking". She prefers to crawl. I think she is more focused on communicating with me and staying right near me, so she isnt very motivated to go walking on her own.

 

[Annie Mac]

Originally Posted by Adaline'sMama 

Thanks for the replies everyone! Wow, Aimee, your kiddo is talking up a storm!

My ped was impressed with how many word she knows and basically just told me that babies usually have one thing that they are really focused on and some babies can do things before other babies. DD is still not drinking from a sippy (unless its a straw sippy), really walking, or signing (despite me trying SO hard to get her to, she only signs "milk"). I knew there is no real "normal" for this age group, but I guess I was just really curious to know if people were just assuming that she was talking more than lots of babies because she looks so much younger than she is. If I saw a 6 month old who could talk as much as her, Id comment on how amazing it was. I think a lot of people think she is between 6-8 months old.

I think your DS is doing just fine. My ped did tell me that talking at 1 is considered to be early . (italics NEVER works for me, sorry)  Every babe is different. For example, while my DD has a pretty big vocab, she has taken a few steps, but I wouldnt consider what she does "walking". She prefers to crawl. I think she is more focused on communicating with me and staying right near me, so she isnt very motivated to go walking on her own.

 

I also noticed a move away from language when my kiddo started to walk. She actually had more words about a month ago than she does now, but she can walk and climb now. I figure she can focus on one skill at a time -- not a born multi-tasker :) Interestingly, her babble is more creative, incorporating many more sounds and syllables than ever before.

[MamaofLiam]

Originally Posted by Adaline'sMama 

Thanks for the replies everyone! Wow, Aimee, your kiddo is talking up a storm!

My ped was impressed with how many word she knows and basically just told me that babies usually have one thing that they are really focused on and some babies can do things before other babies. DD is still not drinking from a sippy (unless its a straw sippy), really walking, or signing (despite me trying SO hard to get her to, she only signs "milk"). I knew there is no real "normal" for this age group, but I guess I was just really curious to know if people were just assuming that she was talking more than lots of babies because she looks so much younger than she is. If I saw a 6 month old who could talk as much as her, Id comment on how amazing it was. I think a lot of people think she is between 6-8 months old.

I think your DS is doing just fine. My ped did tell me that talking at 1 is considered to be early . (italics NEVER works for me, sorry)  Every babe is different. For example, while my DD has a pretty big vocab, she has taken a few steps, but I wouldnt consider what she does "walking". She prefers to crawl. I think she is more focused on communicating with me and staying right near me, so she isnt very motivated to go walking on her own.

 

Thank you for the reassurances.  I think I was just overthinking it. And maybe its also that I'm a little overeager for him to start communicating more with me b/c I just think that's so exciting.  

 

Originally Posted by Annie Mac 

I also noticed a move away from language when my kiddo started to walk. She actually had more words about a month ago than she does now, but she can walk and climb now. I figure she can focus on one skill at a time -- not a born multi-tasker :) Interestingly, her babble is more creative, incorporating many more sounds and syllables than ever before.

That's very interesting that your DD focused more on language before walking. The idea that she is focusing on one skill at a time makes a lot of sense though. And I guess it would make sense too that each baby has their own personality and "things" they find interesting to do at different points in time.