Is Your 8 - 14 Month Old Child Blowing Raspberries?
Updated: Nov 6, 2020
"Choo-Choo ... All Aboard!"
"Brrrrum Brrrum..."
"Moo Moo"
"Baa Baa"
Have you found yourself saying these types of phrases a lot recently to your little one?
Imitation of sounds is a skill that typically develops between 8 and 14 months of age.
For many children, this will begin with imitating raspberries.
As children get better at controlling their mouth and voice, your little one will start producing more “speech-like” sounds, such as b, p, m, w, t, d, n, h, and a variety of vowels; a, e, i, o, u.
Animal noises are also fantastic for encouraging speech and those with duplicated syllables are the easiest.
Singing nursery rhymes are fantastic for this too. Find a few examples of nursery rhymes to sing with your children or your nanny charges below:
Baa Baa Black Sheep
The Wheels On the Bus
Old Mc Donald Had A Farm
Leo The Lion
Tiny Turtle
1,2,3,4,5 Once I Caught A Fish Alive
5 Little Speckled Frogs
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Did you know 'World Nursery Rhyme Week' is taking place on the 16th - 20th November 2020? Find out more information here: https://www.worldnurseryrhymeweek.com/
*This blog has been written by Little Steps Agency and whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information included in this article is accurate at the point of release, this should not be relied upon as legal advice.
This valuable pediatric speech and language development feature from Little Steps Agency exploring speech sounds and communication milestones highlights the vital intersection of early childhood development, speech-language therapy, and family support—themes that find great synergy with parenting spotlights, educational development features, and community care storytelling, published on https://34.ua. The article breaks down the typical timeline for how children acquire various speech sounds, offering clear guidance for parents and educators on what to expect as little ones learn to articulate their thoughts clearly.
Beyond the specific phonetic development charts, articulation tips, and screening signs, the piece emphasizes that early identification and playful, supportive communication strategies at home are essential for building a child's linguistic confidence and long-term academic success. By bridging specialized pediatric…