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The Way You Respond to Your Baby Matters a Lot to Their Development
R esponding to your baby's attempts at communicating is essential feedback they need.This feedback gives them the encouragement they need to keep trying.
Your baby's listening, understanding and speech will improve little-by-little with every attempt. You are the essential ingredient to this cycle of improvment.
When they reply with a babble, or even if they make no audiable response, you should respond as if they have and continue the 'conversation'.
Babies use body language to understand us. When the can see your face, they'll soon detect your emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, and worry.
When they are beginning to say words make sure you correct them avoiding saying "No that's wrong, this is correct...". For example, if you baby calls you "da da" incorrectly, then simply say, "I am Ma ma", as you point to yourself.
At least once a day, look into their eyes, showing them you have their full attention,
Speak clearly and no too fast.
As usual try an avoid any background noise, like the TV, and keep distractions such as toys to a minimum.
Ask questions, changing your voice in an exagerated way to indicate that it is a question.
Pause for responses from them and
You'll notice their desperate to respond clearly loving the fact that they are the sole focus of your attention.
Doing this regularly with your child will instilling confidence in them. When they know that their greatest fan wants to spent time with them, they have more confidence to ...
Through all this communication, your baby is learning how strong love for them is. It is this love that will forms the foundation for their self-confidence in later years.
