I had noted earlier that Ashwini has learnt to say ‘NO’, and she likes to use it. Here is what baby-experts at babycenter.com have to say about it…

Being little is tough, especially when someone bigger than you dictates what you'll wear, and when you'll take a bath, go to bed, and eat meals. Think of it that way and you'll have some insight into how your toddler feels right now. If you can empathize with even a bit of the frustration she may feel, it should come as no surprise to you that "no" may be her favorite word right now. If all that negativity is getting to you, just remember that it's the only way your 15-month-old has to assert herself. If you want to cut down on the number of no's you hear, try to limit your own use of the word. Toddlers are great mimics: If you start saying no to "no" yourself, you may be pleasantly surprised by the results.