Say Mama ?

Florida
1/19 Edited to

... Read moreEncouraging a baby to say "mama" is a special milestone that many parents eagerly anticipate. From my personal experience, patience and consistent interaction are key factors. I found that speaking directly to my baby using the word "mama" daily helped familiarize her with the sound and meaning. Additionally, responding enthusiastically when your baby babbles or attempts to say new sounds creates positive reinforcement. Engaging in face-to-face communication, making eye contact, and using expressive facial gestures can also motivate your little one to mimic words. It's important to remember that every baby develops language skills at their own pace. Introducing books with simple words, singing songs that include the word "mama," and pointing to yourself when saying it can strengthen your baby's association. Try to avoid pressure; instead, make these moments playful and fun. Consistency over time, combined with a loving environment, often leads to that cherished first word. If you are concerned about your baby’s speech development, consulting a pediatrician or speech therapist can provide useful guidance.

1 comment

maryf1017's images
maryf1017

❤️❤️❤️

Related posts

A pitcher of reddish-brown healing lemonade with a lemon emoji, set against a blurred kitchen background. The text overlay reads 'HEALING LEMONADE'.
Ingredients for healing lemonade: a pitcher of lemonade, a bottle of agave nectar, a jar of dried herbs, and two lemons. Text labels each item.
A glass jar filled with dried herbs, including ginger, nettles, moringa, hibiscus, spearmint, dandelion, and cinnamon sticks, listed as text overlay.

Big Mama’s Healing Lemonade 🍋✨
🍋Hey Baes, healing ain’t gotta be boring and nasty. I don’t sip on no dusty-ass bitter tea like I’m being punished. 🍋I made my own lemonade that HELPS my body AND actually slaps. 🍋Here’s what I brew: • Moringa (boosts vitamins, fights inflammation) • Hibiscus (lowers blood pressure, fruity
Rissa Monaé

Rissa Monaé

5069 likes

A vibrant slice of Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake on a white plate, showcasing layers of red velvet cake, creamy white cheesecake, and a glossy red ganache. It's garnished with white frosting swirls, whole Oreo cookies, and red crumbs.
RED Velvet Cheese Cake omg say whattt
🎂 Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake 🎂 A decadent dessert combining the richness of red velvet cake and creamy Oreo cheesecake! Ingredients: Red Velvet Cake Bottom/Crumbs: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature) 1 cup g
NUCKIE_MIAMII

NUCKIE_MIAMII

861 likes

becoming a baby mama is lame
‼️MY PERSPECTIVE IS NOT JUDGING OR MAKING ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT SINGLE MOTHERS, I AM SIMPLY HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY FOUNDATIONS FOR WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN ‼️ Pregnancy is no joke. It takes a toll on your body physically, mentally, and emotionally. From having blue sweat, to tooth lo
Fallon ❤︎

Fallon ❤︎

1202 likes

A group of diverse infants, dressed in various outfits, are lying on a colorful playmat. An overlay asks, 'How did you AND YOUR PARTNER FEEL?', relating to the emotional experiences of parenting and a baby's development.
Did you child say mama first or papa?
I’ve heard babies usually say papa or dada first since they view their moms as an extension of themselves or that they think we're the one and the same. My son said mama this last week and I'm super excited and happy and omg it threw me for a loop and I froze when I heard it cuz I wasn&#
Calliope🍓

Calliope🍓

135 likes

A toddler in a blue dress stands in a park covered with autumn leaves, under large trees with sunlight filtering through. Overlay text reads: "HOW TO SET TODDLER BOUNDARIES WITHOUT YELLING."
A toddler is in a park with autumn leaves. Overlay text provides advice for "WHEN THEY'RE HITTING," contrasting "Stop it right now!" with "I won't let you hit. You can touch gently or come sit with me."
A toddler is in a park with autumn leaves. Overlay text provides advice for "WHEN THEY DON'T WANT TO LEAVE," contrasting "Let's go or I'm leaving you!" with "It's time to go. Want to walk or do you want me to carry you?"
Say this, not that: toddler boundaries
Toddlers do best when they know what to expect. Clear and calm boundaries help them feel safe, supported, and understood. Here are some easy “say this, not that” examples that make tough moments a little smoother: 1. When they’re hitting ❌ “Stop it right now!” ✅ “I won’t let you hit. You can
abby | toddler mama🧸

abby | toddler mama🧸

1323 likes

Did somebody say Malteser cheesecake?😍
Recipe ⬇️ BISCUIT BASE: -1 small pack digestive biscuits -2 heaped tbsp melted butter CREAM FILLING: -1 1/2 tubs double cream -1 tub Philadelphia cream cheese -1 1/2 melted Malteaser bars -3 tbsp icing sugar (optional) TOPPING: -1 1/2 bars of melted chocolate (any you prefer) -Ma
xx_mama_c_recipes_xx

xx_mama_c_recipes_xx

833 likes

Hospital polices you can say NO to during birth
1. Continuous Fetal Monitoring Fetal monitoring is done to measure the baby’s heart rate in-utero. Some hospitals still set you up with a continuous (permanent, so to speak) heart rate monitor around your belly that is attached to a computer and printer. This monitor also measures the timing and i
Saige | Toddler mom✨🪴❤️

Saige | Toddler mom✨🪴❤️

574 likes

What they say vs what they mean
#trans #transrights #transgender #lgbt
MamaMephistopheles

MamaMephistopheles

1092 likes

I don't have anything clever to say
#anticapitalist #politics #leftist #musclemommy #trans
MamaMephistopheles

MamaMephistopheles

31 likes

Thin mint latte… need I say more?!
STOP scrolling… this tastes EXACTLY like a Thin Mint in coffee form 🤯🍪 Girl Scout season but make it COZY ☕💚 This Thin Mint Breve is rich, creamy, chocolatey, and perfectly minty 😍 Made with: • Espresso • Half & half •Big Train mocha powder • Crème de menthe syrup • Chocolate syrup
cozymamasips

cozymamasips

97 likes

WHO TOLD MY MAMA I WAS SELLING MY BOOTY ONLINE
WHO TOLD MY MAMA I WAS SELLING MY BOOTY ONLINE *im clocking their tea* cause wsp boo #fyp #wiginfluencer #unfiltered #fyp
𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒂 ⋆𐙚

𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒂 ⋆𐙚

1991 likes

mama
I'd say mama bear... but it's a mama jumper #jumpingspider #homesteading #hobohomesteading
squatch's secret

squatch's secret

1 like

just sayin’
🥭🍫🍊🍫🥝🍫🍓 #chocolate #dip #fruit #chocolatecoveredstrawberries #chocolatelover #fruits #foodiemama #lunchideas #fyp #sweettooth
foodiemama

foodiemama

131 likes

Hey Mama Did You Get The Memo🫶🏾💕
I used to shrink myself just to fit into the version of me my family understood. They wanted me to play it safe, stay small, follow the same script they did — work hard, survive, repeat. But deep down, I knew I was meant to break that pattern. I didn’t want to just get by… I wanted to build.
ManifestingHerStory|Creator📲

ManifestingHerStory|Creator📲

2 likes

Things I say to my daughter everyday 🫶🏽
We all know that motherhood is a journey and there is no manual on how to raise a strong, confident child. Kids have their own personalities and grow up to be their own people but there is a lot I believe environmental circumstances can effect when it comes to children! Having a strong relations
Mama Chels

Mama Chels

525 likes

A pregnant woman in a black top and light-colored underwear stands in a bathroom, with text overlay "Postpartum Essentials as a second time mama."
Postpartum Essentials (2nd time mama!)
hello ◡̈ These are my personal postpartum essentials! As a second time mom, I can confidently say that these products made a world of difference during my first pregnancy and I'll be relying on them again this time around. From comfort and recovery to baby care, these products helped me na
mom | sierra ◡̈

mom | sierra ◡̈

171 likes

A person pushes a grey wagon-stroller outdoors, with rock formations in the background. Overlay text reads "Mom Hot Take>>> Why I Let My Kids Say 'No' (Within Reason)," reflecting the article's theme of allowing children to set boundaries.
Kids Should Be Allowed to Say ‘No’ Too 🚫
I will allow my kids to say “No”—within reason. Because saying no isn’t disrespect, it’s a boundary. And I want my kids to know their boundaries matter, even with me. ✨ Hot take? Blind obedience doesn’t raise strong, confident adults—it raises people who struggle to use their voice. 💭 👉 My
CozyGirlMama 😎

CozyGirlMama 😎

152 likes

Amazon Dog Mama Must Haves
LINK IN BIO 🐾 Upgrade your pup's ride with our Leather Dog Car Seat Cover – because your furry co-pilot deserves nothing but the best! 🚗✨ Easy to install, it effortlessly fits any normal back seat, transforming your car into a luxurious haven for your four-legged friend. 🌟 Grab Yours Here: ht
Hanginwithhaley

Hanginwithhaley

45 likes

🌿 Be Still, Mama — it Can Wait
Life doesn’t slow down on its own — we have to choose to pause. As women, wives, and moms, our days are often filled to the brim with tasks, worries, and lists. There’s always another meal to cook, another bill to pay, another mess to clean. But hear me on this: the problems of tomorrow will still
Julianna McCasland

Julianna McCasland

7 likes

✨ SoulFuel Mama | Daily Devotion ✨
When you least expect it, He whispers abundance into your waiting. What once felt empty, He fills — quietly, beautifully, completely. Your heart will one day sigh in awe and say, “God… this is more than I prayed for.” For His timing is perfect, and His blessings always arrive dressed in
SoulFuel Mama

SoulFuel Mama

20 likes

A woman with long dark dreadlocks takes a mirror selfie, wearing a black leather jacket. The image features the text 'NON-INFLUENCER CHECK IN' and 'Lemon8 @imlindseymarie'.
Non-Influencers Check In (Regular Mama)‼️📍
Hey y’all, I’m Lindsey, born and raised in Cleveland. I’m a mother of three beautiful children—I couldn’t imagine life without them ❤️. Right now, I’m a full-time sonography student, set to graduate in 2025 (wish me luck!). Alongside school, I work as a dialysis technician and receptionist, whic
Lindsey Marie

Lindsey Marie

17 likes

Pelvic Floor: Well Informed Mama
No way no how is that “treatment” for a condition that affects MILLIONS of women per year. Would we accept “oh your shoulder hurts after pitching for 24 hours? Just relax. That’s normal” or “oh your shoulder isn’t strong enough and you can’t lift your arm? Yeah that’s normal after an injury. Her
thedowntheredoc

thedowntheredoc

5 likes

Big Mama, in red and white, holds a rolling pin and shotgun. Beside her, Big Daddy, in a white suit, holds an open book labeled 'HOLY BIPLE'. They stand before a fiery scene under a full moon, with candles and a skull in the foreground.
Big Mama and Big Daddy
The Legend of Big Mama and Big Daddy (An Ancestral Hoodoo Tale) Long before the candles were lit on kitchen altars and before the old prayers were whispered over jars of herbs, there walked two mighty ancestral spirits among the people—Big Mama and Big Daddy. They were not kings of palaces
coffeecreamandbrownsugar

coffeecreamandbrownsugar

54 likes

A young woman and man, holding a baby, are shown praying or worshipping in a church setting with other people in the background. The image has text overlays "7 WAYS TO HANDLE toddler tantrums. AS S CHRISTIAN MAMA" and a Lemon8 watermark.
facing toddler tantrums as a Christian mama.
being a Christian mama through toddler tantrums can sometimes be rough, if we’re not asking the holy spirit to guide us. here are some things you can do that can help out your toddler!! 1. Stay Calm and Pray First before reacting, whisper a quick prayer, even just “Lord, help me respond with l
Jenn

Jenn

400 likes

HEY MAMA DID YOU GET THE MEMO 💕
l used to shrink myself just to fit into the version of me my family understood. They wanted me to play it safe, stay small, follow the same script they did - work hard, survive, repeat. But deep down, I knew I was meant to break that pattern. I didn't want to just get by... I wanted to
ManifestHerWealth|Wealth Coach

ManifestHerWealth|Wealth Coach

4 likes

#kids #awards #proudmama
When I tell you God is Everything and great all the time. My baby Aaryn showed out and shined all year though exuding KINDNESS to Others. My baby got the BIGGEST AWARD!!! The PRINCIPAL AWARD. When the the Lord said let your light shine my baby did. He is the beatitudes in the bible. Matthew 5:9 &#3
THA HOOD DOC!! KimDoesIt!!

THA HOOD DOC!! KimDoesIt!!

0 likes

cooking mama 🤣🫶🏼
some things i’ve made the past few weeks one of my goals for 2024 was to stop eating out so much so hopefully making post of the things i make encourages me to cook more often. i can say everything tasted delicious can not complain #eatingwell #recipes #cookingathome #cooking mama
kaylah

kaylah

769 likes

The Ladybug at Big Mama’s Door
A little red ladybug landed one day On Big Mama’s porch at the break of day. She carried no broom, no bucket, no key, Yet she swept bad trouble from the roots of the tree. She rested a while on a weathered old chair, Beside drying herbs hanging sweet in the air. The rosemary whispered, the
coffeecreamandbrownsugar

coffeecreamandbrownsugar

21 likes

An interior scene of a rustic wooden room, possibly a conjure village, with a large broom leaning against a doorway. The room features a dresser, chair, windows, and Spanish moss, setting a mystical atmosphere for 'Mama Ifa's Mystic Conjure Village'.
✨ Mama Ifa’s Mystic Conjure Village ✨
🧹 Did You Know? The Power of the Broom in Louisiana Conjure A broom ain’t just for cleaning—it’s a spiritual tool in Louisiana conjure, used for sweeping out bad energy, breaking hexes, and protecting the home. 🚪✨ 🔹 Sweeping your front steps each morning clears away negativity and invites ble
🪬Mama Ifa 🔮

🪬Mama Ifa 🔮

28 likes

Hospital bag checklist for mama
Save this so you don’t forget anything when packing your hospital bag 🤍 I remember feeling so overwhelmed trying to figure out what I actually needed vs what people just say to bring, so here’s what I’d pack again as a first-time mom. Keeping it simple made such a difference, especially when
alyssa bean

alyssa bean

17 likes

LOOK MAMA WE MADE IT !!
My favorite day of the week! And I can confidently say it was a complete full body workout ! I mean minus like my calves (and that's debatable) but still...a lot of full body Fridays I will miss at least something but I got it all in today...with NO planning btw A lot of days I really j
Kalias Queen

Kalias Queen

20 likes

Preemie Mama🌸
Sometimes your water breaks too soon. Preeclampsia turned severe. Fetal Growth Restrictions . and many other reasons. Not at 40 weeks, with a packed hospital bag and a birth plan. But at 26 or 27 or even earlier. And nothing prepares you for that. Sometimes preeclampsia can turn severe a
CocaColaBarbie

CocaColaBarbie

249 likes

A smiling mother in a hospital gown holds her tiny micropreemie baby, who is connected to medical tubes, in a hospital room. The image is overlaid with the title 'My Icks As a Micropreemie Mama'.
A mother takes a mirror selfie in a hospital bathroom, showing her flat stomach. The text overlay reads, '"You're lucky! It doesn't even look like you had a baby!"', highlighting an insensitive comment.
A micropreemie baby lies in an incubator with numerous medical tubes and wires. A gloved hand gently touches the baby's foot. The text overlay states, '"At least you didn't have to push out a big baby."', an insensitive remark.
My Icks As A Micropreemie Mama😵‍💫
As the mama of a tiny baby girl born at only 1lb 1oz, we had a 5 month NICU stay where I lived in the hospital the entire duration. My daughter Dove, due to her severe prematurity, was unfortunately born with many critical health issues, some of which will affect her for the rest of her life. 5 mon
Ella Armstrong

Ella Armstrong

608 likes

Twin Mama
Get to know me 😊 #newheresayhi #whoami #Lemon8 #welcometomylemon8
Quitamae

Quitamae

8 likes

DO A SPELL AND GET THAT SH!T! - Mama Liline
I met this lady named Mama Liline at Dollar Tree by simply picking up a notebook that had fallen on the floor. Granted, that day I didn’t even want to leave my house. I was bored and wanted to binge-eat, so I went out to buy some snacks. After picking up her book, she looked at me and said, “Wow
ALREADY HER 💋

ALREADY HER 💋

151 likes

Mama Here’s What Happens When You Say Yes To More💗
…For yourself 🫶 Just a year ago, reading that quote would’ve kept me up at night. As a stay-at-home mom, I spent years trying to balance the dreams I still had for myself with the deep desire to give all of myself to my babies. I remember feeling the ache of being fully present, which I was,
Leading Beautiful Chaos

Leading Beautiful Chaos

12 likes

MAMA
because where does it say I have to spend MY day with anyone ?? #fyp #mothersday #trending #viral #mama
Madison 🪶

Madison 🪶

0 likes

Say hey Big Mama
#lillyelleoriginal #ceolillyelle
Lilly Elle Orginal

Lilly Elle Orginal

17 likes

A morning affirmation text on a light pink overlay, featuring the words 'Today is a day of happiness and peace. I am grounded and centered. I am grateful for my beautiful life that is filled with many blessings. I move through my day with consciousness, grace, and love.' The background shows soft-focus flowers and a teacup.
My Morning Affirmations That I Say Everyday🫶🏾 ☀️🙏🏽‼️
#affirmations #postiveaffirmation #morningaffirmations #positiveaffirmations #affirmationsoftheday #affirmation #affirmationsforwomen #affirmationsdaily #growthmindset
CozyGirlMama 😎

CozyGirlMama 😎

41 likes

Things people say that give me the ICK
Why do strangers, family, everyone think they get a say in how you feed, soothe, or raise your baby?! 🙃 From “just give them a bottle” to “let them cry it out,” the unsolicited advice never ends. ✨ New moms deserve support, unhelpful opinions. @Lemon8Parenting What is something you hav
Danielle • Nurse & Mama

Danielle • Nurse & Mama

19 likes

A woman with long dark hair, wearing a pink top and dark pants, takes a mirror selfie. She holds a smartphone with a circular magnetic attachment and has tattoos on her arms. The text overlay reads 'Me at 36 posting like I'm 20!'
Sexy mama
Idc what yall say im for ever young! And I look fine after having 5 kids 😍
Kitty_romance_

Kitty_romance_

19 likes

Mama
New to Lemon8! Something I love: #hellolemon8 I am new here, help me out🦋 be my friend! Follow for follow #newhere #newheresayhi
Gracie Leon

Gracie Leon

6 likes

Boss mama
When you are a business mama but also want to be aesthetic and cool 🤣🫶🏽 where my working mamas at? Must say I work from home in my own businesses but still counts 🤸🏾‍♂️✌🏽 #bossbabe #workingmom #sahm #sahmlifestyle
Adri Matta - content creator

Adri Matta - content creator

7 likes

See more