What to try
- Try using a variety of gestures with your toddler to support their early communication.
- Using words and gestures together helps your toddler to make connections.
- These are good, fun options for toddlers to learn:
Hungry – rub your tummy.
Drink – pretend to jiggle a cup near your mouth.
Hooray – arms in air.
Great – thumbs up.
Boo – thumbs down.
Talking on the phone – place your thumb to your ear and your little finger to your mouth.
Follow me/come here – face the palm of your hand towards you and wave your fingers.
Stop/wait – place your hand still, palm away from your chest, in front of you.
