Sure you will get some squeals, laughs, and other noises, but no real syllables yet.
So baby talk at this age has more to do with how you talk to your baby and not so much with how your baby talks to you.
Talking to Your Baby
Do you really need to learn how to talk to your baby?Some parents do, especially if they don't really talk to their baby. Your baby may have no idea what you are saying right now, but that doesn't mean that she won't benefit from hearing you talk. Remember that the AAP recommends that parents talk, sing, and read to their babies, instead of letting them watch TV.
If you aren't sure what to say, you can start by narrating what you are doing at any given moment, like when you are changing your baby's diaper, getting her dressed, or giving her a bath.
You can also read books, sing songs, or make baby noises to "talk" to your baby.
It may also help you and your baby learn baby talk if you:
- imitate some of the sounds and noises your baby makes
- talk about the things that your baby is looking at or seems interested in
- get excited when your baby makes sounds and she tries to talk or responds to what you say
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics. Policy Statement. Children, Adolescents, and Television. Pediatrics 2001 107: 423-426.
