It’s You and Me Baby

It is very important to talk to your baby. You may wonder how much of what you say is understood by your baby.  But don’t worry.  When you talk, your baby is listening. When you talk to babies use simple words and phrases.  You should speak clearly.  And talking to your baby can be done anywhere – at home, in the car, or even while they’re on a baby carrier.  These are your baby’s first lessons in communication.  Here are some tips for talking to your baby:

Look at your baby’s eyes while you are talking to them.

Call your baby by their name.

Keep your talk simple. Say “pretty baby.” Use the words “mommy” and “daddy” when you talk to her.

Add gestures to your talk.

Ask your baby questions even though they can’t answer.

Talk about what you are doing.  As you dress, bathe and change your baby, talk about what you’re doing.

Read to your baby. Babies love nursery rhymes and poems. You can even use a lively voice and read your favorite magazine or book to her. If you can, use books with stories that include a baby, a rattle or other common things. (You can find lots of children’s books at your public library.)

Sing to your baby. It is important while they begin to learn language skills.
 

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