Can You Say "Mama"?

About this episode

The hosts discuss their experiences with their babies' language development and the challenges of getting one of them to say 'mama'.

This week we’re talking…about talking! While Kate’s baby is babbling up a storm, Claire’s toddler is starting to use all kinds of words. Just one problem; the one word he won’t say, is mama! The two discuss the different methods Claire’s tried for getting him to say her name, and the two marvel at how babies understand our identities as mothers at the most primal level. Will Rodney say “Claire” before he ever says “mama”? What sorts of things are they both excited to hear their babies talk (or gossip) about? Tune in to hear all the non-mama words! Weekly Plugs: Legislation BabyQuip Baby carrots Editing, recording, post production and dad insights by Joe Leonardo. Music by Christopher Morucci Follow @whatchaexpecting .

People in this episode

Hosts: Kate, Claire

Topics covered

• talking
• babbling
• motherhood
• language development

Keywords

• identity
• communication
• parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Products: BabyQuip, baby carrots

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