{"id":22027,"date":"2021-07-19T07:14:48","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T15:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/?p=22027"},"modified":"2021-08-20T07:56:33","modified_gmt":"2021-08-20T15:56:33","slug":"does-my-baby-know-their-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/2021\/07\/19\/does-my-baby-know-their-name\/","title":{"rendered":"Does My Baby Know Their Name?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-22035\" src=\"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20491a-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"baby name\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20491a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20491a-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20491a-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20491a-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20491a-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you think about it, your baby\u2019s name is their very first gift from you! And because you most likely spent<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a lot <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of time considering this gift, you\u2019re probably wondering when your child will begin to recognize their own name.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Highlights:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infants may appear to respond to their own name, but this is simply a natural reaction to stimuli.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though infants don\u2019t have the ability to recognize their own name, saying their name often and with warm and affectionate tones can help them learn it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between 5-7 months, babies begin to detect that sounds match with certain objects or activities, and this includes their own name.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your baby isn\u2019t responding to their name by the time they\u2019re 9 months old, it\u2019s a good idea to reach out to your pediatrician for guidance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infant Reactions\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your infant naturally responds to the sound of your voice. In fact, a baby\u2019s hearing develops around 24 weeks in the womb, which <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/2019\/02\/11\/what-babies-learn-before-theyre-born\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>allows them to learn<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the sound of their mother\u2019s voice and even recognize her native language. When you talk to your baby, smile at them, or use their name, they typically react with a turn, a smile, eye contact, or some form of movement. This reaction may make you think they\u2019re responding to their own name, but while these responses are meaningful and a healthy sign of development, your baby is simply reacting to stimuli. Even though you might say their name a million times a day, they don\u2019t yet know the significance of this special word.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Babies Recognize Their Name\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though babies don\u2019t instantly learn their own names, we do invite you to celebrate the smiles, coos, looks, and tiny kicks they give when they hear you say it! These <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/2017\/06\/04\/serve-return-brain-shaping-back-and-forth-with-your-baby\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>types of interactions<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are incredibly important and essential to their development. Between age 5-7 months, they begin to detect that sounds match with certain objects or activities, and this includes their own name. Around this time, babies typically turn or look towards someone who calls their name. Of course, name recognition will happen sooner with some babies and later with others. If your baby isn\u2019t responding to their name or other cues by age 9 months, or showing inconsistent patterns in their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/2018\/02\/16\/baby-gestures-an-important-language-skill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>communication<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s a good idea to reach out to your pediatrician for guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Help Your Baby Learn Their Name<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help your little one learn to recognize their name, repetition is key. As with learning almost any skill, the more it\u2019s practiced and repeated, the easier it is to learn. Don\u2019t hesitate to use their name as you do any activity together. For instance, \u201cDoes Logan need a diaper change? I think Logan needs one! How do you feel about a clean diaper, Logan?\u201d It may sound silly, but it is effective! It also helps to avoid using nicknames during the first few months of life. Of course, you don\u2019t have to stop yourself from saying how much you love your little \u201csnuggle muffin.\u201d These expressions of love certainly won\u2019t hurt! But saying their name often and with warm and affectionate tones helps them to associate their name with love and safety, and understand that this unique word refers to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning their name is your child\u2019s first step towards independence and discovering their identity, and a very special milestone to celebrate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you think about it, your baby\u2019s name is their very first gift from you! 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