Understanding Words

Babies begin to understand language long before they begin to talk. You can talk to your baby and the more that you talk about what’s happening in the moment, the easier it will be for your baby to understand words.

Guess what??? It doesn’t matter what you say and it doesn’t matter what language you use. Your baby will begin to understand some of what you are saying AND the more they know, the more they can build on what they know.

Here’s roughly what to expect when:

Birth to 3 months: Your baby will understand that crying is communication and will recognize his caregivers' voices.

3 to 6 months: Your little one will respond to his name, react to music and loud sounds and respond to changes in your tone of voice.

6 to 12 months: He will understand simple words used every day, such as "cup," "book" and "bottle." By 10 months, most children can understand and identify who you mean when you say "Mommy" and " Daddy"