- Play “peek-a-boo” games – this will teach your baby object-permanence (if mommy hides her face, she is still there).
- Make eye contact as much as possible.
- Exaggerate all facial expressions.
- Sing to her, play rhythmic games and clap her hands – this will encourage her to make sounds.
- Make bathtime fun – give her cups and other plastic objects to play with and let her splash around.
- Praise her when she accomplishes a task such as reaching for an object.
- Give her toys that make a noise.
- Hold conversations with her and name objects.
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