Listen to your baby while they are waking up

What you need 

• Time to listen to your baby 

What to try 

• If you can, listen to your baby’s sounds when they wake up from their sleep. If they are upset, go and soothe them and try this another time. 
• If they have woken up feeling calm or happy, have a little chat and giggle together while they fully wake.  
• Try to think about what they are saying or think about what they sound like.  

Good to know 

If your baby is happy, you will most likely hear lots of weird and wonderful sounds naturally occurring and there is a good chance you’ll hear a wide variety of pitches, tones and sounds. 

You might feel guilty leaving your baby to chat away to themselves, but it’s perfectly fine to give your baby some time on their own, as long as they’re safe and you are close by. It's important that you feel like more than simply a parent by having a moment for yourself or spending time giggling with a loved one.