9 Things to Know About Talking

We know you're dying to hear those first words. Here's what you need to know while you wait.

By Jessica Wohlgemuth

Alexandra Grablewski

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Baby Non-Talk

Long before your baby said her first word, she was already chatting you up. Establishing eye contact, imitating your facial expressions, babbling, cooing, gurgling, crying -- these are all forms of dialogue. So don't leave her hanging. Imitate her sounds or respond to her cries to let her know that you hear her and that she matters.

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Comments (4)

marian_angeli wrote:

It is really important that parents, especially moms, develop such bond even beyond what words can say?My personal experience was truly amazing. Now that Ella is 2 years old, she's confident and able to express her feelings, ideas and observations around her.

5/3/2012 12:12:16 AM Report Abuse

bonniejtoomey wrote:

"Talking" to your baby happens even in utero. Start talking, your baby wants to listen to what you have to say. It was so much easier to communicate with my babies when I tuned into their body language.

5/2/2012 10:37:53 AM Report Abuse

crisvarino wrote:

that�s exactly what I do! I imitate her sounds, sing, gig, laugh, cry, smile...

4/16/2012 09:42:34 PM Report Abuse

kjkauaigirl wrote:

As a Speech-Language Pathologist for the birth-three population & as a mother to a 6 month old, I found this article to be wonderfully informative, in an easy-to-read format. Thank you!

4/16/2012 11:45:05 AM Report Abuse