Teething and Babbling

angelicadimarco

Hi! My boy is about to be 9 months in a week. He coos and makes consonant sounds, but doesn't do the canonical babbling like 'bababa' 'dadada' 'mamma'. I will get a random 'da' 'ba' 'ma' 'pa' here and there, and he does make new noises all the time. I'm a little worried that he hasn't begun canonical babbling yet, as the CDC has this listed under 9 month milestones.

My question is -- would constant teething affect this in any way? He currently has 8 teeth (5 full and 3 coming in at the same time) and I don't see this stopping anytime soon. He's essentially been teething for 3 months straight, with very little breaks in between. He's constantly in pain and has things in his mouth chewing, crying. (I do give him infant pain meds when needed).

Does anyone have any experience with their baby getting a substantial amount of teeth at a younger age? Did your babies babble "on time" or do you feel it affected their babbling by the 9 month milestone timeframe?

Thank you so much!

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It’s also worth noting that some babies are simply late bloomers when it comes to babbling. They might start this stage a bit later but catch up quickly. Given that your baby is cooing and making a variety of new sounds, it’s a good sign that their vocal cords and communication skills are developing.

If you're still concerned about your baby's development or if you notice any other signs that worry you, it might be helpful to discuss these concerns with your pediatrician. They can provide more personalized insight and assess if there are any underlying issues or just a variation in typical development.

In the meantime, keep encouraging your baby’s vocal exploration through talking, singing, and playing. It’s great that you’re attentive and proactive about his development!