Find out from parents how they like to communicate with their baby, noting especially the chosen language.
Ensure parents understand the importance of talking with babies in their home language.
Pay attention to babies’ communications including facial expression, gesture, etc., and respond promptly so they know they have been heard.
Encourage babies’ sounds and babbling by copying their sounds in a turn-taking or “serve and return” interaction.
Communicate with parents to exchange and update information about babies’ personal words.
Find out from parents how their baby attracts their attention at home. For example, calling or banging from highchair, verbalising if left alone, seeking eye gaze.
Recognise the importance of all sounds and babbling babies share – this is their way of sharing their voice with you.
