How to Talk To Your Newborn Baby

Interacting with your baby is one of the best parts of getting to know your infant and developing those strong bonds. These days, talking to your baby goes way beyond "Goo Goo" and "Ga Ga." It is always important to
remember that if you talk and interact with your baby from early on, they will try to respond back to at an earlier age. This is easy and can be alot of fun.

Things You'll Need

  • Newborn baby
  • Your smile
  • Patience

Instructions

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      Choose the words or phrases that you want to say to your baby every time you interact with them. Set the tone of your voice tothe same level each time you repeat those words Remember Eye Contact

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      Make direct eye contact and place your baby where they can see your mouth moving and look into your face.

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      Speak slowly and pronounce your words carefully.

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      Choose words that mean something to your baby like their name. then move to words like "mommy", "daddy" etc

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      Repeat these words everytime you talk to your baby and build your "baby" vocabulary each time you interact. Add in new words often.

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      If you are covering yur baby with their blanket, say the words "Blanket" or "blankie" so that just by doing something that comes natural to you (i.e covering your baby when she is cold) you are introducing new words.

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