Language from Infancy and Beyond
AuntyB: Up until the age of two and a half years, your child receives all of the language and words you give out. The first words begin to emerge as consonant and vowel sounds become possible with the tongue, mouth and brain connection. To hear "mama" and "dada" for the first time is a miraculously overwhelming experience for the parent who has waited so long.
It is important from birth to talk to your infant:
- Hold them close.
- Make eye contact.
- Use adult language.
- Use full sentences.
It is an amazing opportunity to give your child the world in words and communication.
