We have 'num nums' in this house, which is currently
'nah nahs" to a
 not 
quite talking yet almost 3 year old.  Less a code
word, as a warm and 
loving term that like topsy, just grewed.

Morgan wrote:
"I do wonder, if the 'num nums' type terms, are based
on primal sound 
development.  Just as the "mamamam" sounds appear to
always end up 
meaning 'mother' across the globe, does nnnns and
mmmmms sounds become 
nurturing at the 'mamamamamam'!  Do we all go
"mmmnnnnnn"  on smelling 
lovely  food?"



my oldest son started calling them mum mums, which
came out of his vocalization when he wanted to nurse,
he would say mum mum mummum. it also morphed into
mummies!
since we had the name in place, we used it with my
youngest son, who was an early talker. he wanted no
part of that name. he would say, " i want to nurse
right now!"





Mavis Gewant
Sacred Artist & Doula

www.sacredmotherarts.com
www.gentlecaredoulaservice.com


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