They might throw food on the floor just to see what you'll do, and then file your response in their memory bank. Your baby may also test your responses to their behavior to better understand the meaning of the words you say. They'll understand the meaning of the word "no." Say "no" when they try to touch an electrical outlet, for example, and they'll pause and look at your face – and maybe even shake their head "no" in return. 8 to 12 monthsĪt 12 months old, your baby will recognize simple and short commands. These little chats happen when they respond to your voice by squealing, kicking their legs, babbling, or laughing. While your baby doesn't yet understand the meaning of the words you say, they'll start to babble and even have "conversations" with you. When you sound happy, they might react joyfully, and if you speak to them sharply they may become distressed and cry.īabies hear at higher pitches than adults do, so speaking in "parentese" (higher-pitched speech with a sing-song, exaggerated quality) can boost their language learning. Your baby is becoming even more attuned to the tone of your voice, too. They might grow quiet, turn their head toward you, or break out in a grin. Try saying their name from nearby and notice how they respond. When you say it, they'll know you're talking to them. 4 to 7 monthsīy 6 months old, your baby will learn to recognize their name. By 3 months, they'll add some cooing and gurgling sounds to their smile, initiating a primitive form of conversation ("smile talk") with you.
Your baby enjoys the response they elicit with their grin and comes to understand that smiling is one way to let you know they're satisfied. Your baby's first smile is a delight, and it's an important part of their foundational communication skills. Based on the information they've taken in during their first months of life, they understand you'll be there when they need you. At this stage, you'll notice that just the sound of your voice might be enough to calm your upset baby.
Your baby continues to soak up everything in their environment, and their favorite activity is watching what goes on around them. They're already learning that your voice belongs to someone they can trust. Your baby forms their version of reality based on the way you respond to them – feeling secure because you come to them when they cry and feed them when they're hungry.
They respond to the tone of your voice, your smile, and the comfort of your touch. Your baby is emotionally attuned to the people closest to them. They use their powers of observation to learn about some of the more complicated things – like love, trust, time, and cause and effect – that exist in their physical and emotional world. Newborn babies spend their waking hours using their senses to take in the world around them. When babies understand words and commands Newborn to 1 month These are important skills they'll need to figure out what you're saying. Next they tune into the sounds you make – your words and sentence patterns. They don't know the meaning of the words you use, but they're observing how your speech conveys your emotions – such as happiness, sadness, love, concern, anxiety, and anger. Once born, your baby begins to recognize shifts in the pitch and level of your voice. Research shows that babies hear in the womb early in the second trimester, and they start listening to your voice between months 6 and 7 of your pregnancy. Babies can't speak a language, but they're fast learners.
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