Question
How old should a baby be when they start babbling? Why hasn’t my baby started babbling yet?
Answer
The time when babies start babbling varies from individual to individual, usually around one year old. Each baby’s situation is different, which may be influenced by brain development. However, there can be many reasons why a baby may speak later, such as if the baby rarely hears adults talking, or lacks opportunities to practice speaking, which may affect the baby’s language development. It is recommended that you communicate with your baby more often, especially when the baby is interested; you can also create a game environment where you interact with the baby.