Yes, this is normal language development. Your child's first words may be one-word puzzles. Your child may say, “Go”, but may mean, "Where did Daddy go?" or, "I want to go to the car." With one word, your child is trying to tell you a complete thought. Children who pick up new words quickly are those who have parents who are very creative in figuring out what these one-word puzzles mean. The parent's interest and response to the child helps to encourage her so that she is interested in talking more. Encourage your child to combine gestures and words. Combining hand motions and gestures with single words will help you to understand what she is saying. When your baby talks to you, let her finish her sentence before you respond. Say something back to your baby that will let her know that you understand what she said. Ask her a question or help her finish her thought.

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