What are the first words babies usually say? 👶 Here are 20 of the most common first words! The ones babies say over and over in that magical first year. Why these? Because they’re short, easy to say, and come up all day long: during meals, diaper changes, playtime, and cuddles. They’re also functional and motivating because babies use them to get what they want, connect with you, and explore the world around them. ✨ Did your baby say one of these first? Or something totally unexpected? 💡 Tip:

These are the 50 most common first words (by category) used by 18 months. Some of the categories, obviously overlap, like food and drink and object names, but I think it’s helpful to think of them this way. What are the most common first words babies and toddlers use? 👉This doesn’t mean your child HAS to use all of these words by 18 months, this is just a list of the ones we usually hear first. Your child may use different ones! Remember, in order to count, it doesn’t have to be pronounced corr