Teach your baby to talk

Did you know that most babies begin to say their first words between the ages of 12 and 18 months? It’s important to keep in mind that each baby develops at their own pace, and some babies may start talking earlier or later than others. Nonetheless, there are a few tips and tricks that can help encourage your little one to start speaking.

Here are some helpful tips:

• As a parent, you can foster your child’s language development by being face-to-face with them. Singing songs, making silly noises, and playing games are all great ways to help your baby learn new words.
• Even before your child can speak, they are eager to communicate with you. Pay attention to their gestures, facial expressions, and other nonverbal cues to understand what they are trying to tell you.
• When you talk to your child, be patient and give them time to respond in their own way.
• Talking to your child about their daily activities and surroundings can also help them learn new words and develop their language skills.
• Your child will always try to communicate with you, so pay attention to how they tell you things and add words to the conversation.

When you listen to your child and try to communicate with them, this will help them feel heard and understood, and they will be encouraged to try again and again until they learn how to speak.