Engage in “serve and return” interactions, respond to your baby’s sounds, gestures, and expressions to reinforce communication. Talk to them about daily activities, name objects they see, and narrate actions to increase their vocabulary. Reading aloud is highly beneficial; choose books with bright visuals and simple words. Singing nursery rhymes and playing peekaboo or pat-a-cake are also great for language development. Point out and name items in their environment, and ask questions, even if they can’t answer yet. Your responsiveness teaches your baby that language is a two-way exchange.