First words might not sound like what you expect! A first word: ✔️ Is said consistently for a specific thing or person ✔️ Shows intent even if it’s not perfectly clear ✔️ Is said independently, not after you (although that’s where it’s starts!) Here are some common ways babies’ first words show up: ✨Repeating syllables: “baba” for baby ✨Omitting final sounds: “ma” for milk, “uh” for up ✨Same sound at start & end: “kak” for cat ✨Association words: “woof” for dog, “bumbum” for music ✨Omitting syll