Speech · Around 15 months
One or two more words
By 15 months, many toddlers try one or two words besides mama or dada.
26 August 2026 · 2 min read · A Baby Bee Blossom family note
From our home
Early words may be shortened. Ba for ball or da for dog can still be a real word when your toddler uses it with meaning.
What you may hear
- One or two words besides mama or dada.
- A shortened word used for the same object each time.
How to help
- Repeat the word clearly without correcting harshly.
- Name an object, then wait a few seconds for a response.
Sources behind this note
Wonder Weeks is referenced where it shaped our family's way of noticing change. Baby Bee Blossom is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Wonder Weeks.