The very first challenge is to try and figure out what these various sounds mean. During the 0-3 month period there are definitely different cries for different needs. There are also all those coos and vocalizations as well as smiles and grimaces in response to sounds. Babies at this age recognize familiar voices especially that of the mom who the baby has been listening to while in utero long before his birth.
During the 3-6 month period your baby and grandchild will begin making the consonant sounds such as "dada". You may wake up in the morning to your infant babbling to themselves in their crib...where they should surely be sleeping by now.
Sleep will be something that will deserve at least a week or more of blogs...there never seems to be enough of it to go around in a house with a new baby.
Baby develops a variety of sounds in their repetoire during 6-9 months. They also begin to imitate you in simple play. They recognize people and objects when named...so cute! And at around 9-12 months baby may begin to say "dada" and "mama". They begin to turn to the sound of their own name or nickname.
With all of this going on before our eyes we must keep up by activities that encourage language skills.
Check back tomorrow for suggestions to go along with the interactive milestones of baby's first year.
Enjoy today with your grand baby!--------------Lorette
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