26/02/2025
What early communication skills can you expect from your 0-6 month old?
💬 Turn towards a sound when they hear it, for example towards a favourite rattle.
💬 Be startled by loud noises, they make them jump.
💬 Watch your face and look into your eyes when you talk to them.
💬 Recognise your voice. For example, they get excited when you are walking towards the cot and talking to them.
💬 Smile and laugh when other people smile and laugh.
💬 Make sounds to themselves, like cooing, gurgling and babbling.
💬 Make noises, like coos or squeals, to get your attention.
💬 Have different cries for different needs. For example, one cry for hunger, another when they are tired.
💬 Make noises when you talk to them.
