Talk to your baby often throughout the day
Describe what you are doing as you do it
Respond to your baby’s sounds and gestures
Make eye contact when speaking
Use simple, clear words and short sentences
Repeat words frequently
Read books aloud every day
Sing songs and nursery rhymes
Name objects, people, and actions
Pause to let your baby respond
Imitate your baby’s sounds
Expand on your baby’s words
Use gestures and facial expressions
Limit background noise and screen time
Encourage turn-taking in conversation
Praise any attempt to communicate
Play interactive games like peekaboo
Offer choices and name them aloud
Speak slowly and clearly
Seek professional advice if speech seems delayed