YouTube, Maryanne DaviesThey say that a person’s name is his most important possession. And it’s true. We learn what our names are at a very young age.
A Chatterbox
PexelsOne of the things that make babies adorable is their cute blabbering because they don’t know how to speak yet.
Caught On Cam
PexelsWhen an infant has managed to put together two syllables that sound like a word, it’s the kind of moment parents write down in their baby’s journal, or text to the grandparents. And if they’re lucky enough, the moment is caught on video to serve as a memory.
Meet Eela
YouTube, Maryanne DaviesEela is an adorable 11-week-old baby who’s suspected of saying her name back to her mom when the woman was saying it to her.
Exciting Milestone
PexelsThis is an exciting event for the mom because the baby’s first words are almost as important as a person’s last word even though The Atlantic article says that first words are not something that usually goes down in a person’s historical record.
The Wordbank
PexelsTwo research scientists established a database of the words parents have heard their children say. The database is called Wordbank which shows that early words are usually very specific themes that are familiar to the infant.
Most Frequent First Words
PexelsThose who put up the Wordbank said, “In American English, the 10 most frequent first words, in order, are mommy, daddy, ball, bye, hi, no, dog, baby, woof woof, and banana.”
They Want To Socialize
PexelsChildren’s first words are said because the little ones wanted to engage and socialize with their family. They want to communicate with their parents and caretakers.
So Did She Say Her Name?
YouTube, Maryanne DaviesWords are actually just a small part of social interactions, and a baby’s first words might not be actual words, but an attempt to engage in a conversation.
Check out the video below and check out for yourself if Eela really did say her name.
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