First words are often ones that your baby will recognise from their environment ... “A lot of books and and games for children encourage learning colours and counting, which are great for ...

"Maria can't watch you today because one of her kids is sick," Hodges begins one video, laying down next to her baby while laying ... Babies usually say their first words between 12 and 18 months ...

Alex Hodges's TikTok videos "yapping" with her infant daughter went viral. Child development experts say she's doing everything right.