As we navigate the challenges of parenting, one of the most perplexing hurdles can be language acquisition in toddlers. Much like those popular language-learning CDs that claim to teach you Spanish or French with ease, I wish there were similar resources for deciphering toddler speak.
Picture this: my two-year-old, who recently celebrated her birthday, approached me while I was washing dishes and, with a pacifier firmly lodged in her mouth, uttered something that sounded like, “flubber flashish boob.” After several minutes of back-and-forth attempts to understand, we both ended up in fits of laughter, and I still had no clue what she meant. In that moment, I opted for a quick snack to keep her happy—cookies to the rescue!
While it’s often said that using food as a distraction isn’t advisable, sometimes it’s just what you need to maintain peace. Most of the time, her vocabulary is developing nicely, yet there are still those moments of confusion. Therefore, I’ve compiled a list of common toddler words and phrases that I believe would benefit anyone attempting to create a toddler translation CD:
- Oooce = Juice
- Moo = Milk (at least she associates it correctly!)
- Go Ide! = I want to go on the slide
- Wing Mama! = I want to swing, Mom
- Me it = I want to do it
- MINE! = Mine (the inflection makes it clear, right?)
- NOOOOOOOOOOO! = No (this one’s tough to capture in writing, but you get the point)
- Ray Ray = Raisins
- Shooce = Shoes
- Brusheeth = Brush teeth
- Ahside = Outside
- Ownt no = I don’t know
- Flubber Flashish Boob = ME confused (any interpretation suggestions are welcome!)
I would gladly invest a significant amount of money for a CD devoted to this unique language, perhaps even one specially designed for when a pacifier is involved. Maybe I should just take on the project myself; I’m certain many parents would find it invaluable, especially if they know someone navigating the toddler language barrier.
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In summary, as parents, we often find ourselves trying to decode our toddlers’ unique forms of communication. Whether through laughter or snacks, understanding their needs is a journey worth taking.
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