Is it normal for a friend's 3yo child to repeatedly call me "Mummy"?

[BretonStripe]

I've not known the family long (met through older kids) but every time we meet, this woman's just-turned 3yo calls me "Mummy" whilst putting his arms up to be held/cuddled by me I've always laughed it off and been relaxed and jokey about it ("I'm not your Mummy Darling; she's over there") but I'm just wondering if it's normal/others have experienced it? He has speech delay, don't know if that's relevant.

It's probably related to his speech delay....don't worry about it. Don't say "I'm not your Mummy" but correct in a positive way such as "My name is Breton isn't it?" with a smile.

Oh, ok, thanks! I think most of the time I do say "Mummy's over there, look", but will remember to be positive not negative. He was referred to a SALT last year but hasn't seen one yet. Maybe when he starts therapy he'll stop calling me Mummy

It probably just means you are a woman he feels he likes, or can trust, and he just applies the 'label' Mummy, because his vocabulary is limited.