By playing games that invite your toddler to repeat sounds, you are helping to show her how to play with sounds and language. We recommend beginning with your child's name, because it is her favorite word!

The ability to imitate sounds is an important first step toward being able to talk. At this age, your toddler is continuing to experiment with language in new ways. Encourage your little one to play with the sounds of language in fun ways.

Young infants are sensitive to the different sounds of speech. This is one reason babies enjoy songs, rhymes and chants. Since your child is producing a variety of sounds, you can begin to connect these sounds to the songs/chants that she already enjoys!