# Take turns babbling back

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

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\.

## Activity facts

- Age range: 6 months–3 years
- 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

Conversation

## Materials

No special materials listed.