My daughter is starting to speak at 18 months and she has picked up many words recently but she is refusing to acknowledge me. She can say YeYe (Grandfather), Ah Ma (Grandmother), apple, orange, yellow, baba (Daddy), Elmo and can repeat many words after us but she is just refusing to say 'Mama' (Mother) which I'm asking her to call me that. I am so upset and affected because I spent the most time with her. Is she doing this on purpose and does this happen to any other mums?

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dont be upset mummy. my son is the same while i took care of him from birth to 1.5yrs old. he said papa first followed by ah ma, ah gong, and even apple! keep telling him mama but he just refused. haha. dont worry and he suddenly 1 day called mama non stop. so be prepared yr daughter will keep calling you mama as and when she likes and even if there is nothing that she wants or needs :)

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