Growing up, we often have this misconception that babies cry for no rhyme and reason. Well, even I did. Whenever I used to see babies near me, I was always the first one to cuddle and fondle them. However, the minute I heard them crying, I used to run for the hills. It wasn’t until I gave birth to my daughter, Aanya that was the moment when I truly realized the beauty behind those cries.
Babies cry. A lot. It is their only way of communication.
Listen Carefully
When Aanya was born, the cries seemed so normal. I thought okay, she’s just crying. It wasn’t until my pediatrician told me that babies communicate this way that I learned that they do more than just crying. They have no other means…show more content… Usually, when my daughter is delighted or is really excited, then she makes this noise. However, it can also mean that your baby is uncomfortable. So, try to see if they are in discomfort.
Toddlers love games, and they get very excited while playing. Peekaboo is my daughter’s favorite game. I recently realized that squealing back won’t make her as excited as responding to her in words does. This back and forth sort of communication is what gives an immense boost to your baby’s communication skills.
Grunts
Many people grunt when they’re playing a sport or lifting heavy weights. This is the same with babies. But, babies don’t just grunt to relieve tension, but they also grunt when they’re bored or frustrated. I usually see my daughter grunt when she has a bowel movement. It might be because it’s relieving her or because she’s frustrated by it. As babies grow, they start developing wants, and when they want something they do not have the words for yet, they…show more content… This is a similar reflex like crying. However, babies might just growl because of the way the “grr” sound feels in their throat. As they develop and grow, they might learn to express displeasure through their growls. Maybe they might growl if you try to cuddle them too much or smother them with kisses. They might growl when you try to force feed them some vegetable they might not want to eat.
Chuckles
The cutest sound a baby can make is when they chuckle. I remember the time when my daughter was around four months, I was just trying to put her to bed, and I hit my head on to her cradle, and she surprised me with a small chuckle. Along with the many chuckles she made after that, there were a lot of full-out belly laughs too. Tickling her knees or blowing air on her tummy makes her chuckle a lot. This indicates that your baby is starting to develop a sense of humor. You should encourage it as it will also make you seem amusing to her.
Babbles
Don’t be shocked when you hear your baby babble. Babies start babbling around the age of 4 to 6 months. My daughter Aanya, started babbling when she was around five months old. She started producing a steady stream of sounds containing vowels and even consonants. They weren’t perfect, but she was getting there. If you hear your baby babble, then I'd encourage you to help them by starting with the easy sounds like p, b, and
