Words and sounds for first time mom

Mine didn’t really talk until closer to 17/18 months, wouldn’t say it’s anything to worry about. Give her 10-15 secs to answer a question or fill a gap etc, respond to babble as well as words, give her the confidence to try basically and she will get there x

We had one language explosion around 16 months and just had another at 18 months. As above the best thing I have found is constant nursery rhymes and pause for them to fill the gap, if she makes any sound or attempt act like its the most exciting thing in the world and continue the song! Now my car journeys are full of her singing to herself its adorable! But she will also fill in gaps outside of songs now too, it really got her into it, I think I was actually talking to her too much and not giving her chance or need to talk lol - I heard this is especially true if you can tell your little one has great understanding but doesn’t attempt to say much, classic sign you need to pause and provide opportunity for then to speak.

Another thing I did was if I knew she wanted water (at dinner time at the table maybe) I’d just put her water bottle in sight but justt out of reach and then she’d start “asking” for it and again hugeeee excitement when she attempts that