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Talk to your
baby from birth!
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Talk about
what you are doing and what is going on around him/her. Use your hands or
gestures and other means of visual communication. Speak in short simple
sentences. Don’t "baby talk".
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During the
first years of life, imitate your child’s sounds.
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Give
sound-making toys to your child.
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Read to your
child using bright colorful picture books. Involve your child in reading
the story.
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Sing to your
child.
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Play with your
child. Use "peek-a-boo," "pattycake," and fingerplays.
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Involve your
child in household activities.
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Make speaking
and listening fun!