Is This Baby’s First Word?! #shorts

If your baby is approaching 12 months, their first word could come at any time! Many things can count as a first word, including word approximations, which are partial or simplified words (like “na na” for banana). Encourage Baby to talk by narrating your daily tasks, reading, responding to Baby’s sounds and gestures, and using repetition! 📹 Does "Mama" Count as Baby's First Word?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVDXVAAbceo 🏠 Visit Pathways.org: https://www.pathways.org 👶 Download FREE Pathways.org baby app: https://pathways.org/mobile-app 🔗 Encourage Your Baby to Talk by Narrating Your Day: https://pathways.org/narrating-your-day 📧 Stay in the know! Keep up with our latest FREE materials by signing up for our weekly email newsletter: https://pathways.org/sign-up/ ___ 👋 COME JOIN US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PathwaysDotOrg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathwaysorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pathwaysorg Twitter: https://twitter.com/PathwaysOrg ___ #babytalk #firstwords #firsttalkers #babycommunication #babyspeech ___ Copyright © 2026 Pathways Foundation • All materials including videos are provided at no cost; no fees or charges may be associated with any of the Pathways.org materials without prior written approval.