I have read in some books that it's very important to talk to your baby while diapering, feeding, bathing, etc... Well, I do talk to my baby, just not as much ... I talk to her while playing and stuff, but not all day long... I just find it hard, I don't know why...
What can I do to improve this, and how much should I talk to her?
Thanks for your help!
2007-01-07 11:50:37 · 12 answers · asked by Feed the models! 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I don't talk to my baby all day long, just when we are doing things together. I don't think it is necessary to be constantly talking. Here are some "conversation" ideas, if you do want to add to how much you talk to your baby. It may seem akward at first, but the more you do it, the better you get at it.
Talk about what you are doing (Oh, you stink! I bet you have a dirty diaper. Let's go change your diaper).
Identify the baby's body parts while you are touching, tickling or jiggling them, or as you put them in her clothes (Let's put your right foot in your clothes... now your left foot... Oops, you took your right foot out! We are putting your clothes ON, not taking them off. Put your foot back in. Where is your nose? Here is your nose! mwah! Mommy kissed your nose!)
If your baby looks interested in something, describe it (What are you looking at? Do you see the flowers? Yeah, they are wilted and dead cuz mommy forgot to water them. Do you know why mommy forgot to water them? Because she was so busy taking care of YOU! Let's hide them in the trash can so Daddy doesn't see them. No telling, ok?)
Talk about how you are feeling, and how it affects the baby (Baby, I am really hungry! I am going to put you down to play with your toys because it is 11AM and I haven't even had my coffee yet. I'm sorry if you don't like it, you will just have to fuss for five minutes, and then I will pick you up again)
Ask questions about how the baby is feeling, and then tell her the answers (Why are you fussing? What is wrong? [BELCH] Oh, you had a burp in your tummy. Is that why you were fussing? Are you going to spit up too? Yes, you did!)
(You are smiling! Why are you smiling? Did Daddy make funny faces at you? He did! He is so funny? You like to look at him?)
2007-01-07 12:05:54 · answer #1 · answered by baby_savvy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I find it hard to talk to my son all day long, too. So after weeks of reading in books and online about how everything is so "important", i finally decided that i was going to do what i thought was best for my son. Does he need to be talked to all day long? I don't think so. In fact, my son gets bored of things and gets overstimulated easily. So talking to him all the time isn't exactly a wise choice for him. Sometimes just letting him explore things on his own makes him the happiest.
And just because you're not talking to your child, doesn't mean they're not listening. Babies are constantly listening to their mommies and daddies.
I think you're doing a fine job. Just do what you feel is comfortable.
2007-01-07 13:51:58 · answer #2 · answered by nenya_of_adamant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be because she doesn't talk back. Quit expecting to have a conversation with her. Just accept that it has to be one sided for a while. I always have talked to my kids since they were babies and whenever I did it in a store, some people would look at me strange. I just kept doing it anyway! My girls both have great language skills now. Not just talking. It even goes toward their reading and writing. If you find yourself thinking, then just say it out loud to your baby. In no time at all it will be more of an exchange--more of a conversation. Til then just enjoy being her center of attention. Babies are great listeners--they pay attention and they don't spread rumors or tell your secrets! ha!
2007-01-07 11:59:39 · answer #3 · answered by BookLady 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lol...I had the same problem with my first born. I kept reading that it was best to talk all day long with your baby, but I kept feeling silly or just not up to doing it all day long. So, I started reading out loud; if I was reading a magazine article, I'd read it out loud (the same with books). I'd also sing to her (I can't carry a tune in a bucket, but she enjoyed it!). I would talk to her while I was playing with her. She has an extremely advanced vocabulary for her age. Don't worry if you don't want to babble all day long, she'll learn to talk.
2007-01-07 12:35:30 · answer #4 · answered by niccichick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-28 08:36:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hon you dont have to talk to her all day long. But when you are changing her talk to her then just tell her what you are doing like you would with any other person. Read her stories or sing her songs if that helps(it can be any song doesnt have to be childrens songs). As she gets older and responds more it will get easier.
2007-01-08 00:46:53 · answer #6 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you get some talk time in everyday, I wouldn't feel bad. Sometimes I just want to hold my baby and not talk and hope he will go to sleep. Other times I babble to him about everything. Don't force yourself to do it, just do what feels natural. You can't have something to say all the time :)
2007-01-07 12:02:39 · answer #7 · answered by Michaela 4120 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to talk to her all the time to develop speech and intimacy with the baby just babble on on what you are doing like "I am changing your diaper" or look mommy's folding the laundry or just sing toher it does not matter what you say just keep the talking going it is just awkward at first!
2007-01-07 11:53:22 · answer #8 · answered by Irie 123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to her like she can answer you. I do it all the time. "Aren't you a pretty baby? Yes you are! Let's wipe you off now. Up go the legs!! Don't touch that honey, it's messy. Here's a toy for you. You like your toy, don't you? Ok almost done now. Aw, you're such a pretty baby!" etc etc etc.
2007-01-07 12:35:51 · answer #9 · answered by Bachman-ette 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You dont have to worry about that. I mean, as long as u talk to her, she shouldnt have any problems! lets put is this way;
I talk to my daughter constantly, and now she talks, but just a lil bit and she is almost 27 months old!
2007-01-07 11:59:51 · answer #10 · answered by reannas_mum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋