Learning
Answer every coo and gurgle
When your baby makes a sound, look right at them and answer it back as if they had said something — because they did. Leave a gap, then reply again to whatever comes next.
- Duration
- 5 min
- Location
- At home
- Category
- Learning
- Type
- Activity
Why it matters
Answering your baby's sounds teaches them that talking is a back-and-forth, which is where language starts.
Benefit
Early conversation
Materials
No special materials listed.
