Once your baby starts babbling and waving, you’re seeing the next phase of their communication journey unfold.
These simple actions may seem small, but they’re the beginning of real conversation. Here’s what’s happening—and how you can support it.
Talking to Your Baby Matters
Even before they speak, babies benefit from hearing your voice throughout the day. Narrating your actions or describing what they see helps build vocabulary and connection.
Gestures Are a Big Step
When your baby starts pointing or waving, they’re showing you they understand interaction. Gestures often arrive before words—and pave the way for them.
Babbling is Serious Practice
That stream of sounds may seem random, but it’s vital practice. Babbling helps babies play with tone, rhythm, and the mechanics of speech.
Responding Builds Confidence
When you reply to their sounds or gestures, you’re showing your baby that communication is a two-way street. This encouragement helps them keep going.
Books & Songs Boost Learning
Reading simple stories or singing nursery rhymes introduces rhythm, vocabulary, and repetition—all of which build strong language foundations.
Supporting your baby’s communication is as simple as talking, listening, and playing together. Whether it’s a babble, a wave, or a first word, every interaction brings you closer to conversation. Keep the dialogue going—you’re doing brilliantly.
Tiny Humans, Big Facts – Want Some More?
Looking for gentle guidance and little-known tips to help you navigate pregnancy and the early days with your newborn? Tiny Humans, Big Facts is a growing collection of bitesize blog posts, packed with insight from the studio—covering everything from pregnancy pointers to baby-soothing techniques and behind-the-scenes secrets. Whether you’re expecting, just starting out, or simply curious, there’s always something helpful to discover.
Newborn Photography in East Grinstead
Newborn photo shoots are best when your baby is between 5 and 10 days old—this is when they’re at their sleepiest and curliest, perfect for capturing those beautifully serene images. To ensure you don’t miss out, I recommend booking while you’re still pregnant—we’ll set a provisional date for a week after your due date and adjust if needed once your baby arrives.
Your session takes place in my warm and cosy studio in Crawley Down, designed for your baby’s comfort. The shoot is relaxed, unrushed, and includes three digital images of your choice, all for £95. There’s no sales session—just a private online gallery where you can view and select your favourites at your own pace.
