Talking with your baby

Ellie, 2 months old, taking turns in a lovely conversation with her mum Katie.

Watch Dr Liz Kirk's commentary on this clip to find out what makes it such a good example of baby communication, or read on to find out more.

Katie gets Ellie's attention by gently calling her name and you'll see just how happy Ellie is when she locks eyes with her mum. What follows is a really lovely conversation between Katie and Ellie, with Elie responding to her mum by cooing, opening her mouth and moving her whole body. Katie responds, encouraging Ellie to continue the conversation.

From birth, babies can take part in conversations like these. Babies will need a lot longer to respond, so remember to pause for a good few seconds after you've spoken to them to allow them time to take their part in the conversation. They might open their mouth in response to you, coo or wave their hands in excitement.

Games like peek-a-boo provide a wonderful opportunity for all important face-to-face time. Babies also love being gently surprised and you'll see that Ellie really enjoys playing peek-a-boo with her mum.

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