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Why do some mothers state their babies age in months when they are over a year old? Example my cousin said her baby was 22 months old instead of a year and 10 months.

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by Account Closed on Mar 21, 2008 at 6:01 pm Permalink

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I have always wondered about this as well. Maybe as long as they quote months and not years they do not see them as children but babies. I don't know if it means anything but I have only seen mothers do this with their first born and those who have had more will not do this with the rest.
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by anonymous on Mar 21, 2008 at 8:11 pm Permalink

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To me, it is because it is the 'norm'. Children under two are developing very rapidly and a month can make a huge difference. It is often easier to remember how many months your child is. Once a child is two, most stop going by month, when proclaiming 'age'.

I will also note that, at least in the US, children's clothing (up to size 2) is sized by 'months', as in 12 mos, 18 mos, etc.
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Avatar ...... Mar, 27 2008 at 11:11 AM
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by Teasdale on Mar 21, 2008 at 7:16 am Permalink

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I guess people think it makes their babies sound younger & cuter for a longer time. Personally, I think it's stupid and always told my kids' ages in years & months after they were past the 12 month mark.
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