What will baby's first words be?
“Areuh”, “Aya”... Your baby is cooing and you can't wait to hear their first words? We understand, because this moment is MAGICAL. Language seems so natural to us, but for our little one, it's a real challenge.
To best support him, there are no secrets between us! Here we explain everything we know about speech development:
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The melodious chirping of the baby (between 3 and 6 months)
At 3 months, your baby understands that they can interact with the people around them. You'll see them smile and hear them cry too (we know, it's hard), and then they'll start making vocalizations. This is normal; these are their first ways of communicating with you.
You will often see him scrutinizing your face when you speak, because he learns by watching us, isn't love beautiful!
Pay close attention, because little by little you will recognize some of her emotions according to her facial expressions and intonations.
⇒ Why is it important to talk to him?
Your baby will develop their language skills by communicating with you. So don't hesitate to respond to their coos (yes, even if it sounds strange!). They won't reply, of course, but they're listening and learning quickly. You can also talk about what's happening around them or describe what they'll be doing during the day.
Time for babbling! (between 7 and 10 months)
This is a KEY moment in learning, as your baby learns the words that punctuate their daily life: "Shall we change your diaper?", "Are you hungry, sweetheart?", "Come on, let's go for a walk!". They hear them regularly, which allows them to understand the most important words so they can use them again one day.
Beyond words, he also deciphers vocal intonations and tries to imitate them. When spoken to, he even responds by babbling and pronouncing his first syllables: “Tata babaaaa” “Yaya papa.” Some of our little ones are already real chatterboxes!
⇒ And what can I do to help him?
We're certain of it: the more you talk to your baby, the more their language develops! So you can comment on what they do during the day and put words to their achievements and games. This allows them to acquire an increasingly rich vocabulary.
Onward to the first words (around 12 months)
There you go, your baby is starting to say a few words… And you're often the only ones who understand them! That's normal; your closeness allows you to decipher them more quickly. Don't be disappointed, though; your loved ones will learn to understand them very soon.
It is at this time that your child experiences a word that you will hear very (too) much in the future: NO! Rest assured, he has very well understood the meaning of "yes", but he has much more fun expressing his disagreement.
Next will come words often used in everyday life such as "again," "peekaboo," "daddy," and "mommy." Most of the time, your baby still communicates through gestures, as this is the simplest way to make themselves understood.
The "sentence-word" stage (around 16-19 months)
Over time, your little one will learn to combine words: "Grandma gone?" "Teddy bear, time for bed?" It's heartwarming to hear them and often funny!
These "sentence words" allow him to begin discussing and expressing his feelings. Rephrase what he says to show that you have understood him and so that he learns sentence structure.
The explosion of language! (around 24 months)
Your child understands more and more words (around 300) and enriches their vocabulary every day. Their curiosity leads them to ask questions like "Who is it?" and "What is it?".
Play is a great way to talk with him and help develop his language skills. Look at picture books together, sing nursery rhymes, play memory games, naming each picture. Role-playing games also allow him to take on the role of Mom or Dad and use their words… So watch what you say!
What is a suitable diet?
As you know, your baby makes incredible efforts every day to learn to speak. To properly support their brain development, nutrition is essential from birth. Breast milk remains the most suitable food for babies up to 6 months old. But for those who cannot or do not wish to breastfeed, Biostime has developed an organic infant formula, and most importantly, one without palm oil. We've enriched our formula with high-quality organic cream from Isigny Sainte Mère, naturally rich in palmitic acid, with a structure similar to that of breast milk.
And how are things going for you?
What were your baby's first words? Which one do they repeat the most? Do you have questions about language development? Let's support each other by sharing our wonderful stories and moments of doubt at contact@biostime.fr or via DM on Instagram @biostimefr.
