How do toddlers know the word "MINE?!"

newski

My DD just started with the MINE over toys whenever playing with her cousins or friends.

 Anyone else deal with this? 

JulieandBen

Anyone else? Everyone else! It's as natural for a toddler to say 'mine' as it is for them to say 'no'.

 I either tell Jack that it's not his (if it's not) and that so and so is sharing it with them. Or I say it is his, but we are sharing with our friends.

 You are not alone. Jack is constantly telling me everything of mine is his.
 

Sept17.05Bride

I've been wondering this lately, too.  DS hasn't yet learned the word 'mine' but his cousin that is 7 months older than him says it.  Today DS did say 'me' when I picked one of his toys up to put away.  I think he meant 'mine', but I don't think I ever use that word around him so I don't think he even knows it.

beachbride19

I have no idea where they get it but it is obviously with them at birth LOL!  I'd just get used to it.

marriedchick06

::raises hand:: Me!!! DD has been doing this for about 2 months now. ::sigh::

Rose.9.6.03

Try having two toddlers. 

Actually, their favorite word is now "SHARE!"  - which is code for my sister has something I want and she better give it to me. 

roseroseroseroserose

ha!  my DD also says ME!  It's funny.  I am sure mine is close behind.

mabelanna

I was wondering the same thing, except now it is mine, daddy's mommy's etc. ?I guess it is just them trying to figure things out. ?We just say, Yes, that's Ian's or yes, that's mommy's, etc. ?and then move on.

Texasmommy

DS is 20 months and doesn't say "no" or "mine" !!!!!!!  He says a ton of other things, but not these two.  I'm sure they'll be flying out of his mouth anytime now