Makes sounds other than crying
What it is
Small throaty sounds and sighs appear — the first raw material for speech.
Start preparing
- Answer every sound as if it were a word, then pause and wait — the pause is what teaches turn-taking.
- Get face to face, about 30 cm away, where the baby can see your mouth.
- Narrate what you are doing during diaper changes and feeds; the amount of talk matters more than the content.
When to check with a professional
If by 3 months there are no sounds at all other than crying, or the baby does not react to loud noises, mention it at the next Tipat Halav visit.
Related
Sources
- Learn the Signs. Act Early. — milestone checklists (2022 revision) — CDC / American Academy of Pediatrics
- Speech and language development milestones — American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed above. Not yet reviewed by a clinician — check anything important against the source, with Tipat Halav or with your doctor.