Between 2 and 4 months, your baby reaches an exciting stage in their language development. They begin to respond to sounds, making your relationship feel more reciprocal!

From birth, your baby has constantly been absorbing your words and the sounds of their environment. They have been able to communicate their needs primarily through crying, but being able to respond to you intentionally is a step up. For example, if your voice is loud, they may cry. If you sound silly, they may giggle.

You may also notice your baby's improved ability to track the source of sounds. They may turn their head in the direction of exciting sounds or voices. Their vocalizations, even if they are not talking yet, become more deliberate. They may engage in "conversations" with you by cooing in response to your speech. This vocal play is foundational! You can support it by: