Do you and baby have conversations?

I’m not sure because I don’t remember what worked for my daughter when she started talking but I would say, if you haven’t already, use baby sign language with her. That will be easier for her to use rather than words since she’s still learning. Always repeat back when she says to you and verbally, and fully, clarify anything she says. Be her “echo” ☺️

Mine always answers 'no' or 'nope'. To anything. If you call her out on it, she smiles and giggles. We're still working on her 'yes', but I think I would ask her a question, and then if she reaches for it, say 'yes you want ____' or nod my head. My sisters taught her some sign language, and she picked up on it really quickly. She doesn't use it much anymore, but before she could talk, it was so helpful

Yes, we have mini conversations. I echo back to him what I think he says (the full sentence version of his short hand) that way he can correct me or confirm, plus learn the sentence structure. I keep the questions simple, but try employ open ended questions (not just a yes/no answer). He's very talkative when he wants to be. And likes to be included when Dad and I are talking. He often says "momma, dada, listening ears". 😍 And yes, he's in daycare where they have more of a classroom setting.

When we wanted my son to answer questions we did a lot of modeling like, "dada! Did he poop?" "Yes" "should we change your diaper" and usually he'd say yes. For food I'd have him repeat "do you want to eat eggs? Eat eggs? Say eat. Say eggs"

@Michaela definitely will do sign language with her!

Thank you ladies! I will do sign language, ask open ended questions and model questions/answers. She's bright. She caught on to "I want..." fast.