Watching and Listening Develops Languages

Mum : "Up you come; is that better? You're happy now."

We use our hands, eyes, face and words to communicate with very young babies, because this shows them how people communicate.

Soon, the baby's babbling noises will sound like adult talk. They begin to take turns and wait for a response.

Later, children will choose the right words and body language to communicate their feeling and needs.

Source : The Department of Education, Science and Training, Australia