0 to 3 Months

Researchers say that the baby’s auditory sense starts developing while the baby is still within the mother’s womb. This allows babies to hear what mothers are saying in the last 10 weeks of pregnancy. This implies that the learning of certain speech sounds starts even prenatally.

Once your baby is born, your child will start to communicate with you before long. It is not communication through language, but with crying. Your baby will begin crying in different ways to express various needs, such as when she is hungry, in pain, cold, or when she wants the attention of another person. Recognizing your baby’s needs by recognizing her different crying cues and responding properly will help encourage her to communicate more. Therefore, you should try to understand and respond to your baby’s demands appropriately. This also will help create a sense of security for your baby.

During this period your baby will not talk back; however, it’s very important for you to begin communicating and talking with your baby. Having said that, it’s equally important to take breaks from activities, so your baby can rest and recharge.