Hi JordieC, My M is at the same sort of stage as your M with language, with the mum, dad, bub etc & not much else lol. I think its normal, at least I'm not worrying, she chatters away in her own little language all day long. I think as long as they are making sounds, babbling etc at this age they are doing fine. As for a big bed, no we are still in the cot. TT I have noooo idea about this one?