Nothing to feel embarrassed about mama! There is nothing wrong with teaching children proper terms for the body. My daughter has known from an early age about periods and why it happens and its nothing to be ashamed of. It’s a normal function just like any other bodily function.
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Saying vagina is like saying arm or leg. It’s a body part. If someone has an issue with it, it’s their issue and they should probably go to therapy 
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Children are never too young to learn correct anatomical names for our body parts. If anyone is resistant or having awkward emotions to educating a child, they should probably do some internal questioning of why it’s making you uncomfortable. Once the newness of the word wears off, I doubt he’ll continue to say it at random moments. Lol Affirm him, with yes, it’s a vagina and even teach him his body parts so it’s not just a focus on that area.
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Uh he’s 3. How is it any different than when they joke about poop? Or butts? Proper wording is super important. Don’t feel embarrassed; rather feel curious why your husband is angered by it. You need to both be on the same page with that
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I taught my kids the correct words for both boys/girls around 1-2. It’s very important they know the correct terms especially if God forbid they were ever put in a situation for sexual assault. No cute names are allowed in my house, and yes I definitely had family members uncomfortable with it. They will get over it.
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My daughter has called it a vagina since she could talk, never been anything other than a vagina or a penis. It’s great to teach them the correct terminology so if God forbid they ever confide in someone about something dodgey at least they would not be misunderstood. My family and friends always found it quite amusing at first but they all got used to it pretty quickly x
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Nothing wrong with knowing and I’d rather hear a child call it what it is than some silly nickname. If it makes your husband uncomfortable, that’s on him.
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Body name and health are normal for any age,you can try to explain when telling him these words that you don’t say these in public(our therapist said it was always best to teach them the appropriate words and meanings if a child is curious)
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I taught my 2 year old the same. For me, it’s important for her to learn the right words early on. I also taught her no one else can touch her private parts.
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Never too young for proper words of what things are called. Correct terms are important. Improper words lead to shame which leads to all kinds of things later.
My youngest was making a dog with play dough at around 2 and she said “what color should her vagina be?” I about died but it’s just a body part like the dogs leg or head or tail.
Grandparents are shocked because they grew up shielding their kids from correct terminology and so it’s weird to them.
I think it’s great. We are teaching our kids to use the proper words. We want them to love, appreciate and not be ashamed of their beautiful bodies. My son is also very curious and asked about my period when he’s walked in, and I’ve told me a bit. I dont think these things should be hidden from our kids.
I think its great he uses the correct word. I’ve always taught my kids to use vagina and penis. I personally find it more uncomfortable to use nicknames. You’re doing amazing mama. Hes still young so hes learning how to use the words. When he uses it wrong, all you have to do is teach him the right way. Redirection is always the best. Its awesome what you’re doing!!
You’re being safe if you have a daughter do the same so if something were to happen who ever they tell (weather that be you and friends mom a teacher) will know exactly what’s going on and can help you’re doing the right thing
I have taught all 3 of my children the proper names for ALL body parts. Sure when they’re young (like mine are) they’re going to repeat it. Mine say it in front of my parents (they don’t agree but then again they are my kids), daycare … School … Paternal grandparents, etc … And no embarrassment from this mama! You’re doing a great job mamas!!!
There is no such thing as too young when it comes to learn about body parts and there correct names. They need to know these things in the event anything were to happen to them.
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There’s nothing wrong with teaching anatomy to a toddler don’t be embarrassed, he sounds very intelligent!
I taught my son the proper names from the start… well except for his testicles. I never taught that one. He experienced a testicular torsion at 3.5, and told me his ‘penis neck’ was hurting. Definitely always teach the proper names.
All four of my kids (3 boys, 1 girl) have been saying the proper terms “penis” and “vagina” since they were able to talk, so like 2 years old. Some people might find it awkward, and that’s ok, but I’m not embarrassed by it. They know all about periods and everything else, too. I am very open and honest, and I’d rather them know from me than someone else.
My daughter knows the terms “penis” and “vagina” that’s how we taught her. We didn’t get as specific as “vulva” my daughter has only ever known these terms for genitals. She turned 3 in July
I taught my son to say vagina and penis because they are the proper words. Too many adults were raised to feel embarrassment and feel dirty from them. Look at it this way- if someone inappropriately touches your kid do you want them to accurately tell you what was done so you can go to the cops and have an accurate charge brought. Read about a little girl that kept telling her teacher that her uncle was eating her cookie, teacher didn’t think anything about it. Few months go by the mom is talking to the teacher, teacher asks what kind of cookies they were. Turns out cookie is what the mom had taught the girl to call her vagina. Yes charges were brought but look at how long that child suffered abuse because she wasn’t taught to say vagina.
My 3 year old loves to run around my house yelling “I’m touching my penis and testicles!” He also love playing with tampons. 
it’s life and nothing to be ashamed of.
ALL children should know the correct names for body parts. They aren’t dirty words. In this messed up world they need to know. Ever hear about the little girl who told her teacher her dad ate her cookie? Teacher didn’t think it was a big deal. Long story short, she called her vagina her “cookie” and her dad was molesting her. IT IS IMPORTANT TO TEACH OUR CHILDREN THINGS THAT CAN PROTECT THEM!
My son has known the proper names for body parts since he was 3, as well as the nicknames just in case they’re used in school, but I haven’t explained a period to him. I still hide that from him, but only because he’s completely freaked out by blood and I don’t want to scare him. He’s also only 5, and has plenty of time to learn about it later.
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My son and daughter both know about a period, my son knows that baby’s are in a mommy’s uterus and that they come out of there or a woman’s vagina, he knows as much as I can explain properly because I feel it’s so important. Kids need to know these things and they need to know it’s not a taboo subject, they’re our body’s and our bodily functions, It’s a natural thing to do and it’s more appropriate to save them from being shocked and confused when I get older
Children need to be able to properly name their privates! You are 100% correct in teaching them this, god forbid it ever happen but simply knowing the correct names of body parts can save some children from being abused or being abused repeatedly. It’s scary but it’s best they learn! He’ll get over it in a month or so.
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Always use correct anatomical names for children. Teach them these are not bad words. They are what they are called. My children know what their privates are called at the age of 3. I do not use cute names because predators use them to groom children.
His age is just fine to learn names of body parts. Kids need to know just in case people touch them etc.
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Nothing wrong with it. I’m teach my 2 year old daughter the same
My son’s teacher called me in a frenzy because he said the word “penis” in class. He was in kindergarten or 1st grade. She really wanted me to reprimand him for it! I gave her a piece of my mind and asked if he should refer to it as his 
??? he was sooo worried all day that he did/said something wrong… I was utterly disgusted with the teacher and reassured my son that he didn’t do anything wrong. I have been and will ALWAYS be upfront with hi regarding terminology and information about our bodies! It is quite funny though to see his face now at 13 when “vagina” is spoken outloud around him!
My babies 2 and 3 and they know the proper name for their body parts. It’s nothing to be ashame of. The even know the names for Male body parts
All my kids knew the correct terminology. Nothing wrong with it!! Yes it can be embarrassing but hey he could definitely be saying alot worse!!!
I taught mine when the were a bit older. Around 8 or so. We used terms like “private parts” until they were old enough to better understand and because they have no filter when they’re younger lol so it eliminated them yelling out penis/vagina. They had better control and understanding as they got older.
The vagina is just another body part term like anything else. It is good for children to know the correct terminology. Knowing the correct words for body parts has also been proven to help/protect children from sex abusers.
Everything that comes out of a toddler’s mouth is a little embarrassing because they have no filter. Proper anatomy is not wrong. Explain to him that you have a vagina & he has a penis. They are common body parts. It’s better than him saying the P word or the D word for body parts.
Knowledge is power. Accurate vocabulary is imperative. Just because it makes others uncomfortable doesn’t make you wrong. Keep teaching your child as much as you can. Go momma! 
just dont react or giggle when he says it just for fun because its giving him attention
Kids should know proper words of anatomy. Penis and vagina are not inappropriate in any way.
Our almost 3 year old knows the proper names, nothing wrong with it to us.
It’s a fun/different word to say. He’ll get over saying it all the time. It certainly doesn’t hurt for him to know the word and associate it with the correct body part.
If hes old enough to ask the questions hes old enough for an answer. Keeping that in mind, dont overdue it in the explanation. When he is satisfied let him walk away. No need to go into too much detail. Good Luck. And by no means should you be embarrassed by your sons education. Even if its not something ‘‘they’’ would do.
Never use pet names for privates, also on the scale of “omg why me”
When my son was like two we had went to the store I needed tampons and this little creep yelled at the nice later working the register “those are for my mommy’s butt!!!” And I just…
I never explained that process because he was about the biggest “listen to this word I heard” little boy I’ve ever met. Also on a side note my brother who was like 12/13/14 at the time taught him how to say “I love poonani” and he would tell that shit to complete strangers as often as he could whenever and wherever we were and of course while I’m dying of embarrassment my brother would be dying of laughter.
Boys are just…they’re their own species sometimes
Nope you’re fine! He should know the body parts and correct names. He should be taught early that the human body and private areas are not dirty but they ARE private. In my opinion kids who are taught all this early are more likely to tell you if somethings happening vs being to ashamed to speak out. But he’s also young, of course he’s going to repeat the words. They’ll lose their sparkle once he learns more words.
My boys are 2 and 4. It’s penis and vagina. It’s what they are. They know we don’t run around yelling it. If you approach it like any other word learning, they don’t see any excitement in it.
It’s a body part. No different than teaching him hand, foot, nose etc
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Not at all … a penis is a penis and a vagina is a vagina is really important for kids to understand this and know it’s not gross it’s a body part we all got butts and vags . It’s also super important they know so you can tell them people can’t mess with said body parts and they will be able to communicate if anything ever happens …
Not unusual at all, you just need to research ‘their bubble’ so he understands it’s private and secure.
My daughter and son has known the term vagina and penis since they could talk. It’s body anatomy, nothing to be embarrassed about or for your husband to be angry about.
All of my children ( I have 4) knew all I could possibly explain to them about body parts from the time they could speak and if it makes me a bad mother to inform and teach my children then I will proudly claim to be a bad mother!
You didn’t do anything wrong , it’s just most people don’t like to hear those words being said by small children my grandkids call a maxy pad a bandage for when you bleed having a period, its a question if they understand to a certain point
My oldest (7) says weiner, winy, winkus, pecker 
but only gets in trouble for using the words when he shouldn’t. Like u can’t call someone that or randomly yell it but if it’s something about his then it’s fine.
did she actually teach him the words or did the child just hear them thru conversations around them ? we all know kids are parrots
Definitely not too young. Very important for kids to know the proper names
It’s human anatomy. No different than knowing that an arm is an arm or a leg is a leg🤷🏻♀️ Kids should know the correct terms for body parts
That isn’t a bad word, thats the correct terminology for your body part. Nothing wrong with it. Just means you’re raising a smart child.
Is he using these words in the correct term or just throwing it around. My daughter is 3 and uses big people’s words but is corrected if not used right.
Does he call a nose a nose or call eyes eyes? You are teaching him anatomy. The human body has many, many parts. There is no issue in teaching your child what each part of the body is & what its function is.
Using the actual words is very healthy. You did the right thing.
Isn’t embarrassing at all, not any different than knee or elbow. XO Your doing a great job!
It’s not a bad word and he should know the proper words for body parts.
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My children know the correct anatomical words. They are 3 & 5. There’s nothing to be embarrassed about.
No. The way I see it, it is a good opportunity to teach him respect for women and their bodies from a young age.
I guess he is too young to know when it is appropriate to say it but generally I think we talk about penis and vagina as if they don’t exist. Being open and using the correct words is the way to go. We also need to teach them about what is appropriate and that no one should touch his private parts and that he should be free to talk to you about it at anytime. So just remember his level of maturity but I say good on you for teaching your child the correct terms and being open
I taught my kids young. They both knew the words vagina and Weiner at the age of 2… I was judged ALOT!! By others when they would hear my kids say them. I’d rather them know the correct terms instead of nicknames, in case theres ever a situation. Good job momma! Keep teaching your babies! 
Definitely not too young. We (i, with dad in agreeance) taught our daughter when she was 2 or so, she understands babies come out of vaginas, (not how they get there in the first place, yet, haha, just that mum and dad help make a baby) , that women get periods which is bleeding from vagina a week of the month, that is the vaginas way of cleaning out when there is no baby. Boys have a penis (Although we still use doodle in general talk, but she knows the proper name is penis), and testicles, she’s now 4.5. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with teaching these things.
My viewpoint has been, they are going to learn these terms one way or another and I would rather they learn them correctly from myself or my husband and not from a friend or be exposed via the internet/tv. Correct terminology is important and just like “eye, ears, nose etc” it’s a part of them and there shouldn’t be any shame in naming them. At 3, some may think that is too young to be talking about that outside of mom and dad, but distraction is always a great way to turn the conversation towards something else until they are old enough to understand social etiquette 
I do believe telling him about your
Period is too much…What did you let him see that he even asked about it…To me that is a private thing.
It’s normal. Vagina is not a dirty word, and should not be approached as dirty.
He knows at 3 years old what a period is ???
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Honestly its best that he knows the correct terms for private parts that way if someone touches him in the wrong way he can tell you
As someone who’s 34 absolutley not… some kids are sponges and absorb it all which is great… i had very open parents menstrual wise and never thought anything bad about it till I got older and had no problem knowing things till 3rd grade and was taught by olders it was like taboo to be discussed and very hush hush can’t tell boys blah blah… safe to say I have 2 boys 2 girls and they all know. I will not teach my kids what I was taught by a teacher that boys shouldn’t know. teach young and they will always know.
I taught both my boys the word penis at age 2 and the word vagina at age 4.
I teach my kid (3.5) the correct names… those things are called a penis and a vagina… why make up shit like peepee, peanut, muffin or taco or whatever cutesy name people come up with?!
My mom, who was a nurse, did the same and I’m glad I was comfortable using the terms and could walk into my doc’s office and tell them what the issue was and not using weird names to describe body parts.
For kids it’s just words, they don’t associate anything [sexual] with it, they do however feed off reactions, so if you look shocked when he says it… it becomes a FUN word to use ALL THE TIME… if you don’t react, it’ll just be a word… like apple, or carrot.
Period maybe to much but body parts not as much at that age.
You’re doing right. He’s using the correct terms.
He heard it someplace, I wouldn’t make a big deal about it,
There’s nothing wrong with it all! Nothing to be ashamed of.
This new generation is so smart. Both my 12 and 15 already knew about sex before I could even educate them
Have you potty trained him or still on pampers?
Better to teach them young, than not at all. Tell your husband to get over himself. A vagina, is a vagina!
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No, such kind of words are not good for kids.
Aw poor daddy doesn’t want his kid growing up too fast lol
I wouldn’t tell my kid that stuff yet.
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It’s the proper name, so no I don’t think it’s bad for him to know it.
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I think it’s healthy , don’t make a big thing about it .
It depends on each culture.
You keep being the good mama that you are are.
Your husband is totally correct for sure.
It’s not a bad word… don’t know why he would be mad.
My son’s pediatrician got mad at me because he said “I don’t want her to check my beans”… legit gasped and said “they are testicles”. He LAUGHED in her face and said “well I call them BEANS”.
Yeah we never saw that lady again and just stick with his regular Pedi now because she laughes at his terms of his body parts.
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My 2year old daughter calls her one punanni but she knows what a vagina is too!!!
Are you embarrassed to call you foot a foot or your arm an arm? Genitals are no different
It’s good for them to know real names of body parts. Your doing good
If it is acceptable to say ear in public, it is not only acceptable, but also necessary for your children to be able to properly identify their body, other people’s bodies, and how they function. It’s a normal bodily function. If they can talk about peeing or sneezing, they can understand and talk about periods and the proper names for stuff. If for no other reason than to make sure they are protected and have the correct information. I can’t count how many people I know who weren’t educated by their families about how their body worked and ended up getting wrong information somewhere else that led to them getting hurt. They’ll get information from somewhere, but if you don’t tell them yourself, you loose the ability to make sure that they are learning the right thing. You can get information anywhere nowadays. And kids especially are learning stuff so young. The best way is to teach them, and then don’t make a huge deal about it. The more low key, and calm you are, the less they’ll care. If you make a big deal, they will too
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I don’t think so. My son knew these things at that age. He has two older sisters so he’s prepared to deal with them during that time. One time my middle daughter (11) was being really mean to him and he said “ what are you on your period or something because you’re being a real jerk” 
he was right though.
My 4 year old knows everything. He knows about anatomy, pregnancy, space, religion, death, anything he’s curious about and he’s curious about it all. I think if he’s asking about it he’s old enough to know
Not at all! Normalizing all these things from the beginning is what raises empathetic humans. Bless you mama you’re doing an amazing job!
All kids notice when they get reactions. Dosent matter positive or negative. And will do whatever gets the reaction over and over, i say Dont react to it. Saying the word got a reaction out of someone and he liked the excitement so hea gonna keep doing it. Act like the word vagina is the same as the word “okay”, just another word in a persons vocabulary. You want them to know the proper terms so they dont go to school and say “ uncle jim ate my cookie last night” and the teacher think they mean baked goods. Nah. Idc how old your kids are. Teach them proper terms.
Yup always best to teach them the real names of private parts especially for god forbid someone try somwthing with them … My grandson went for about 3 weeks telling me I had a vagina cause I was a girl sounds like your doing it right!
I have always taught all 3 of my kids the proper terms for their body parts. If he sees that he’s getting a reaction by saying it then he will continue. Just redirect his attention. There is absolutely nothing wrong with knowing the proper terms for body parts imo.
I think this is how it Should be! Boys and Girls should learn from a young age…“Hey that’s just a normally body function/part, nothing to be up in arms, squeamish, or ashamed about”
Your husband needs to get his head out of his butt. Teaching your children the proper terms for bodies can help keep them safe from sexual predators. Not to mention, he should grow up, cause it’s a word, for a part of your body.