Your baby is learning so much by watching you

Your baby is fascinated by the world around them. All day long, they watch the actions of those nearest and dearest to them, and sometimes they watch other people too! Your baby is carefully absorbing the things you do; all these observations lead to lots of learning.  

Independence 

Your baby is putting themselves in your shoes when they copy your actions. They have been watching what you do and their brains have been working hard trying to connect your body movements to their own. The actions they learn now will help them as they grow and develop. 

Language 

Actions are largely linked with language. When we talk with our babies, we narrate our actions. So, your baby copying your actions will eventually lead to them linking language they hear too. 

Behaviour 

Your baby watches how you engage with others. When you see a friend, you may start to see your baby use facial expressions and gestures that copy how you greet people.    

Patience and perseverance 

It takes a long time for babies to master the actions they see. They may have been practising for a while, but it has gone unnoticed as they have been making gradual progress. So, go on praising your baby’s movements – they could just well be on the cusp of developing a new action!