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How to Help Your Baby's Language Development
by Amy Bambinettio
http://www.ababys.com
Each baby and her speech development pattern is different.
While some babies start to make some sounds resembling
words as early as a few months old, some babies may not
speak until age three or later. Two things affect
language mastery in babies: 1. Each child has unique
capabilities and intelligence. 2. Parents can either
passively teach their babies language, or do so actively.
Talk or sing to your baby often. It is never too early to
begin doing this; some parents begin talking and singing
to their babies prior to birth. This helps with cementing
the bond between parent and baby every bit as much as it
helps with the baby's language development! As your voice
becomes more familiar to your baby, he will show
recognition through changes in movement, sound, or facial
expression.
Babies learn best through repetition. Repeat simple,
short words often to help your baby become accustomed to
the sounds and familiar with the meanings of those words.
Over time, as she begins to recognize that vocabulary, you
will see her eyes light up with recognition and her mouth
moving in tandem with the words you speak to her. Do not
make this an academic exercise; keep this time light and
playful so that this bonding time will be pleasurable for
you both.
A third important step is to read to your infant. Hold him
on your lap or sit close to his crib or playpen. Read
slowly and distinctly, with vocal inflection that adapts to
characters, dialogue, and mood of the story. As your child
learns to speak, it won~t be long before he will memorize
some of the words, and then the entire book, by heart.
Use interesting music to engage your baby's attention.
Music can both soothe and stimulate. Use sedate, melodic
music to calm your child; use lively, rhythmic music to
encourage movement, encourage a good mood, or as a
motivator for picking up toys and other belongings. Videos
and CD's of popular children's songs can be purchased in
the recording section of many discount and department
stores. Friends with children who are slightly older than
your own are very likely a good source for recommending
such recordings.
When your child becomes a toddler, teach her to repeat
phrases after you. One example is nursery rhymes. Another
is playing a word game; you think of a word beginning with
the letter ~A~ and then your toddler chooses a ~B~ word.
Look for language skills books in the library or a local
bookstore. The spoken word is a powerful tool, so teach
your little one how to use it responsibly.
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