Listen to my sounds – this is my way of communicating with you

What to try 

• When your baby is awake and comfortable, give them some time to move, listen and look around.  
• Give them a little time when they first wake up and notice the sounds they make. 
• Adapt your response to different sounds, for example, if your baby cries, use compassionate tones and expressions. If they gurgle, comment on what you think might have caused the sound. 
• It really doesn’t matter what you say as your baby is simply linking your responses to their sounds.