Skill· 3mo–5mo· 2 min
Cooing Conversations
A gentle, face-to-face activity that encourages your baby's early vowel sounds through playful vocal imitation and responsive interaction.
Free to do together whenever you like.
How it works
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneMakes vowel-like cooing soundsMind· 2mo–4mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneVocalizes back during interactionHeart· 2mo–8mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneTakes turns making soundsHeart· 4mo–8mo· core· Step 2
- MilestonePlayful vocal experimentationMind· 5mo–7mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneLooks at a speaking caregiverMind· 1mo–6mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneResponds to a speaking personHeart· 0mo–14mo· core· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneTurns toward and locates a soundMind· 1mo–11mo· stretch· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon