Almost all newborn babies across the world speak the same language because of natural vocal reflexes during the first three months, according to a parenting expert who has broken down five universal sounds representing the most common needs of babies.
By understanding the subtle “pre-cry” sounds, caregivers can prevent the ensuing wailing siren from following, says Australian opera singer and inventor of the Dunstan method, which teaches parents the language of babies, Priscilla Dunstan.
Dustan is a parenting book author who teaches parents how to respond to their baby’s needs more quickly and effectively.
Research has found that the biggest obstacle in understanding what infants are trying to convey through their cry is that it does not contain any verbal information, and it sounds irregular compared to adults….