Though the name change process is logistically tedious and emotionally grueling, Slagen says that clients who have changed their baby's name have been happy they did. Consider the age of your child and your partner's feelings before setting a name change in motion.

Rather than the typical mama or papa, this baby girl's first word was Alba, something she clearly has no problem saying. Handing her some bites of a carrot, the baby girl's first words are more than evident. And no one is more excited than Alba, who gets to talk to her best friend and get treats. It's a win-win situation for everyone.

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