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My Daughter won't say mummy

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Minnierae2018 · 20/01/2020 15:21

Hi Everyone,
First time poster here! My daughter is 26 months old and she will not call me mummy and its starting to upset me tbh! She is really switched on, she knows everyone else in the family to the point where she goes around the kitchen table pointing at who's who. Nanny, Grandpa, Daddy, My sisters names etc but when it comes to me she is totally blank. Very rarely she will address me as Nanny. When her dad gets her up its Daddy! But she says nothing to me. I always say things such as 'Should mummy do it' or 'come to mummy' and everyone else in the family is supportive with this always addressing me as mummy - its just she seems to have a real mental block on it. She speaking so well and repeating so many words, I have absolutely no idea what else I can do. So any advice please, TIA!

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Jannt86 · 20/01/2020 15:35

21 MO here that still won't really call me mama. Rarely might've heard it but much more likely to have 'dada' screamed at me or even my real name once or twice Grin She'll do it when she's ready. The reason they don't commit mama to memory is probably because we are who they're most secure with not because she doesn't see you as her mummy or doesnt like you. And the more she can see it frustrating you the more she'll probably resist doing it. I do understand your frustration though x

Minnierae2018 · 21/01/2020 15:41

Thank you for the reassurance! I just need to be patient. This morning she wasn't well and she only wanted me (nanny lol) so I know she identifies me as her main comfort and caregiver - its just frustrating!!

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