Jordan Matthew DC

Have you noticed your baby making more coos, squeals, and little sounds lately? 🤍

Those sweet noises are more than just adorable. They’re an important part of early communication and language development.

As your baby grows, they begin experimenting with their voice, responding to familiar voices, and learning the back-and-forth rhythm of conversation.

You can support their development by:
• Talking to them throughout the day
• Smiling and responding to their sounds
• Reading books together
• Singing simple songs

Every conversation, cuddle, and song helps your baby learn and connect with the world around them.

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Have you noticed your baby putting everything in their mouth?

It might seem like they’re teething, but mouthing objects is also a normal part of development.

Babies often explore the world with their mouths because it’s one of the ways they learn about different textures, shapes, and sensations while developing hand-to-mouth coordination.

You may notice your baby:
• Bringing their hands to their mouth
• Chewing on toys
• Exploring safe objects with their mouth

Offering clean, age-appropriate toys and plenty of supervised floor play gives your baby opportunities to safely explore and learn.

If you ever have concerns about your baby’s development, feeding, or oral motor skills, don’t hesitate to reach out to your pediatric healthcare provider.

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