Talking on the telephone – say hello to Nana

What you need 

• Time to call, or video call, family and friends 

What to do 

• When you speak with family and friends on the phone, encourage your baby to say hello and goodbye to them.  
• Pause for your toddler to copy your words.
• Some names can be tricky to pronounce, so don’t expect your baby to say the name exactly as it should be.  

Good to know 

Your toddler might be a little shy when on the phone. Don’t pressure them to speak; let them get used to the idea. You could practice using a toy phone to build their confidence first, or even have a go at talking to each other at home on phones, or walkie talkies if you have them.