01/09/2026
“Dadada… yayaya…” 🥹
As a Speech Pathologist, these little sounds make me SO excited - not just because they’re adorable, but because babbling is an important part of early communication development.
At around this stage, babies are experimenting with:
👄 Different speech sounds
🗣️ Putting sounds together
🎵 Pitch, volume and intonation
🤝 Taking turns during interactions
💬 Using their voice to connect with the people around them
And no, “dadada” doesn’t necessarily mean “Dada” just yet! At this stage, your baby is often practising sounds and discovering what their mouth and voice can do.
So when your baby babbles, babble back! Copy their sounds, take turns, make silly noises, sing songs and respond to their attempts to communicate.
Because those little sounds aren’t just noise…
They’re the foundations of communication 🥹💙