Babies use expressive communication by crying, babbling, and using body language. At this age, baby will make quiet coos and smile. Remember to communicate with your baby regularly so they can watch and learn! The variety of sounds baby can make will increase.
This is when baby typically begins using words in meaningful ways! Watch to see communication milestones at 15 and 18 months:. Watch to see communication milestones at 21 and 24 months:. There are many possible solutions they can help you explore! Talking, singing and reading to your baby are important to their development. When adults spend time with babies singing, talking or reading, babies are learning the sounds in the language being used.
They also learn the rhythm and flow of language. Eventually, babies will start to babble and practice sounds. They can also learn that certain sounds or words can be associated with objects. Besides learning language, spending time with babies can make them feel secure and loved.
Michigan State University Extension recommends these tips for communicating with your baby. Try to soothe your baby. Some are comforted by motion, such as rocking or being walked back and forth across the room, while others respond to sounds, like soft music or the hum of a vacuum cleaner. It may take some time to find out what best comforts your baby during these stressful periods. Your doctor can reassure you or look for a medical reason for your baby's distress.
Chances are there is nothing wrong, and knowing this can help you relax and stay calm when your baby is upset. If you have any questions about your newborn's ability to see or hear, call your doctor right away. Even newborns can be tested using sophisticated equipment, if necessary. The sooner a problem is caught, the better it can be treated. Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD. Larger text size Large text size Regular text size.
How Do Babies Communicate? What Should I Do? When Should I Call the Doctor? Talk to your doctor if: Your baby seems to cry for an unusual length of time. Be interesting Notice what your child is paying attention to and talk about that.
Use lots of expression to make your conversation interesting and engaging. If you use complex words, explain them and build on them by using lots of descriptive words.
Read, tell stories, sing songs and make rhymes Read books and tell stories to your baby from birth, every day if you can. After a few weeks, your baby will know that this is when you enjoy a quiet, special time together.
Talk about the pictures in books, wonder out loud what might happen next in the story, point out words and letters, and let your child touch and hold the book and turn the pages. You can make up your own stories to go with the pictures in the book. Help your child learn that books and reading are fun. You can do this by having a special reading spot, making cuddles part of reading time and letting your child choose some books — even if you have to read the same ones over and over again!
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