Although your baby may not exactly be capable of having a full-on natter just yet, developing verbal communication from an early stage is so very important.
With this in mind, psychologist and psychotherapist Emma Kenny, who has worked with children and young people for some 15 years, has stressed the importance of communicating with your little one, and getting verbally acquainted even before they're born.
According to Kenny, effective communication has a powerful effect on your child's language development, whether through playing music, singing, or reading beloved bedtime stories, all while helping to strengthen your bond.