• Responding to voices by moving her eyes in the direction of the sound
• Noticing different tones in voice
• Observing sounds made by toys or music
• Making gurgling or cooing sounds
• Babbling
• Using her voice to express what she likes and doesn’t.
If not, mention it to your doctor at her next visit. Your doctor can assess your child’s hearing and determine whether she’s meeting the appropriate milestones. If there are any concerns about baby’s development, a referral can be made to Early Intervention or other speech experts.
There are many reasons why speech delays occur, from mild hearing loss to inadequate interaction with those around her. The earlier these issues can be addressed, the sooner you can get baby the help she needs to get back on track. Speech development from birth to six months of age is an important skill and warrants attention during this crucial time.
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References:
Language development: speech milestones for babies. (2011, February 26). Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/infant-development/AN01026
Speech development. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://wondertime.go.com/learning/child-development/development-speech-communication.html