months, she may begin to coo and chuckle back at you, so chat to her in a sing-song voice and exaggerate your facial expressions so she knows your communicating.The baby speech development guide

Newborn babies can pick up and learn the sounds of their mother’s speech while in the womb, a new study claims.Research at Pacific Lutheran University in the US showed that newborn babies have the capacity to learn and remember sounds of language

Glue ear is a condition where a sticky substance builds up in the middle ear. It often strikes children once they regularly attend playgroups or nurseries. Although most cases clear up on their own, some have to be treated with antibiotics or surgery to insert grommets.Research i...

Your 11 month old suddenly seems very grown up. Seeing her standing on her own for the first time is one of those milestone moments when you realise how fast she's changing, and how quickly she'll soon be toddling off across the room.1. She can stand on her own for just a moment ...

He's in double figures at last! Okay, so it's months and not years, but his development is moving at a cracking pace. More than ever before you're probably aware of your baby's personality, as he's starting to make his feelings very clear.1. Your baby will probably reach a huge, ...

Taking time to talk, by Maggie Redshaw2011 is the National Year of Speech, Language and Communication, in particular for young children in the early stages of learning to talk. It is important for parents to understand how toddlers begin

have an appointment made with a paediatrician or children’s doctor who specialises in assessing hearing difficulties (an audiologist). Following assessment, a plan may be worked out that could include one or more sessions with a speech and language

of one, Tina O’Brian is a huge supporter of the ‘Talk To Your Baby Campaign’. Take a look at the Babyexpert.com baby speech development guide, an approximate guide to how your baby’s communication skills will develop during the first year.Need other

to understand a bit of what you’re saying. And the more they know, the more they can build on it.’For more information, pick up a copy of the March issue of Prima Baby magazine for our speech special, out on Thursday 16th February.

between you as well as helping with speech and comprehension.Celebrity voice coach Zoe Tyler says, 'Singing lullabies to your children, particularly from an early age, not only lulls them to sleep but helps build their confidence by knowing their primary