Why doesn't a two and a half-year-old baby call me "Mom"?

Patient's question:

At two years and four months, the baby would call "Mom" at first when I asked him to, but now he doesn't call her anymore. However, sometimes he says many incomprehensible things. He is also very lively and very smart. When I ask him to kiss me, he kisses me. When I ask him to get something for me to eat, he gets it for me. But I just don't understand why he doesn't call me "Mom" when I ask him to.

Doctor's answer:

According to your description, the mother can adopt a Q&A approach, such as asking the child: "Where is Mom?" and encouraging the child to point with their finger. Gradually, you should change your way of speaking, such as: "Who is this?" This time, you need to encourage the child to speak it out. Parents should always be conscious of engaging in conversation with their child, regardless of whether they can understand or explain correctly. The most important thing is to inspire the child to express their desire to communicate. If my explanation helps you, please give a thumbs up!

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