Learning
Take turns babbling back
When your baby babbles, wait a beat and copy the sound straight back to them — \"ba-ba\", \"da-da\" — then leave a pause for their reply. Keep the back-and-forth going for as long as they stay interested.
- Duration
- 5 min
- Location
- At home
- Category
- Learning
- Type
- Activity
Why it matters
Copying and pausing helps your baby learn the rhythm of conversation long before the first word arrives.
Benefit
Sounds & conversation
Materials
No special materials listed.
