How To Help Your Baby Learn To Talk

 How To Help Your Baby Learn To Talk

Hi moms!  Today I want to share with you the many ways you can
help baby to talk.

Teaching your child how to talk can be a hard thing. If you have a
good understanding of how to go about it though, it can be exciting.

By talking to baby right from when she is brought home, it can
help her to start talking earlier.

As you continue to listen to the babbles from baby, you will really
enjoy hearing their first words.

0-6 months

I watch how mom interacts with my six-month-old little brother,
Ricky.

She holds him close and while looking in his eyes, smiles, and
talks to him. Ricky has started smiling back since he was about 
two months old.

While holding him, she will also sing to baby. This can help him
get used to the rhythm of language.

She will also repeat back the sounds Ricky makes in
response. This helps him understand that communicating is
about taking turns. Talking and listening.

6-12 months

At this stage, you can name and point at things that both of
you can see.  Like a pet or a toy. This can help baby learn these
words and start copying you, later.

Show her pictures in books, telling her the names of things as
you point to them.

Play some simple games as it will help baby learn the skill of
listening and paying attention.

Make faces at baby. We love that. It makes us want to respond.

12- 18 months

When I first started to talk, I would not pronounce a word well.
Mom would then repeat the word correctly, helping me to
say it better.

She would give me a choice of what I wanted by asking me to
say it. Like did I want milk or water?

Get toys that make sounds as they can help to improve the
listening abilities of baby.

Nursery songs helped me learn to say words. The melody and
rhymes made it easier to remember. Mom would encourage me
to sing along.

18-24 months

Using simple directions at this point can help. For example, “pick
up your spoon.” “Put down your toy.”  By using easy and short
instructions your child will be able to understand what
you’re saying.

Ask them if they can point their finger at something. Their foot or
nose. An object in the room.

Baby’s time watching TV should be limited. At this stage, listening
to stories and playing will be more helpful as your child learns how
to talk.

2-3 years

At this point, baby will be able to speak a few sentences. If you
ask them a question, give them enough time to answer.

Talk to baby when you’re doing your chores and baby is
nearby.  The more she hears words and sentences, the more
she will learn.

There you have some of the ways you can help baby learn to talk.

Webmd.com, in a post called, Your Baby’s First Words says “Just
when your baby will say those magical first words varies
greatly from individual baby to individual baby.”

If you have any concerns though, be sure to ask your baby doctor.

Alright mom, I understand. Gotta go.  Have a great day!

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