The article discusses the historical documentation of baby first words, contrasting them with famous last words. It highlights the first-ever recorded baby first word, 'hey,' by Jean Hérouard in 1602, though it doesn't classify it as significant. The article also notes that the cultural significance of first words varies, with many societies emphasizing other milestones in infant development. The author expresses a desire to discover earlier examples of first words in ancient languages, underscoring the limited historical records of such early vocalizations.
The first actual first word from a baby ever recorded, according to Jean Hérouard, was 'hey,' exclaimed by the French dauphin when a servant arrived.
Interestingly, Hérouard recorded the baby's earlier response to a wet nurse's question with 'No,' but noted this wasn't significant as the baby was only four months old.
The occurrence of documented first words is historically sparse, not as celebrated universally, with some cultures prioritizing other milestones over verbal achievements.
It's intriguing to consider what first words might have been spoken in ancient languages, lost to time and unrecorded, as babies have been vocalizing for centuries.
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