# Answer every coo and gurgle

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Last updated: 2026-10-12T19:22:46.747Z

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\.

## Activity facts

- Age range: Under 6 months
- 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

Conversation

## Materials

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