Remember, not all children develop at the same rate but during this time I will:

• make sounds, like cooing, gurgling and babbling, to myself and with other people
• make noises to get your attention
• watch your face when you talk to them
• get excited when I hear voices coming, showing excitement by kicking or waving my arms or making noises
• smile and laugh when other people smile and laugh make sounds back when talked to

My parents might want to speak to a Health Visitor or GP if:

• I struggle to keep my milk down.
• I’m not startled by loud noises.
• I don’t use my eyes to watch you when you talk to me.
• I don’t ever smile back when someone is communicating and smiling at me.
• I don’t show interest in my parent’s face when talking to them.

For more information or if you have concerns, talk to your midwife and Health Visitor

• Birth conversation with midwife (day one visit)
• New birth visit contact with Health Visitor
• 6 – 8 week Health Visitor review

See it in action, just click on this link.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/speech-lab-peekaboo/zqntxbk