Babies typically say their first recognizable words between 10 to 14 months old, though this can vary.
A first word is often considered intentional use of 'mama' or 'dada,' but any meaningful word can count.
Yes, a baby's first word can be anything they use intentionally and meaningfully, like 'cookie' or 'ball.'
No, the age at which babies speak their first word varies greatly from child to child.
Talk to your baby frequently, read to them, and respond to their babbling to encourage language development.
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