Da! Da! Why does all that baby babbling matter? When baby learns to babble at 4-6 months of age, they're learning to manipulate sounds and play with their voice but there's also a lot more going on! #WatchThisWednesday ➡️ Learn more about baby's babbles: https://pathways.org/babbling/ | Pathways.org

Baby's first words are exciting to hear! However, before they even say their first words, they are already developing language skills. Language is made up of two parts: 🔹 Expressive: Baby's ability to express their wants and needs. 🔹 Receptive: Baby's ability to understand language. Read the therapist-approved article on different types of expressive and receptive language Baby uses: https://pathways.org/videos/expressive-and-receptive-communication-for-baby #babylanguage #babycommunication #c

What are the first words babies usually say? 👶 Here are 20 of the most common first words! The ones babies say over and over in that magical first year. Why these? Because they’re short, easy to say, and come up all day long: during meals, diaper changes, playtime, and cuddles. They’re also functional and motivating because babies use them to get what they want, connect with you, and explore the world around them. ✨ Did your baby say one of these first? Or something totally unexpected? 💡 Tip: