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0-6 months

Babbles using consonant sounds

What to Expect

Baby makes consonant-vowel combinations like "ba-ba", "ma-ma", "da-da". This is important speech milestone.

Warning Signs

No babbling by 7 months; Only makes vowel sounds; Very quiet baby

At-Home Strategies

  • Repeat consonant-vowel sounds like "ba-ba", "ma-ma", "da-da" to baby and wait for them to try to imitate these sounds.
  • When baby babbles, respond enthusiastically and imitate their sounds back to them, creating a conversation pattern.
  • Read simple Telugu picture books, pointing to objects and saying their names with clear consonant sounds for baby to hear and practice.
  • Sing repetitive Telugu rhymes with clear syllables like "ammamma amma taluku tolu" to expose baby to consonant-vowel patterns.

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Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice.
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