Row, row, row your boat

Natalia, 11 months old, enjoying singing 'Row, row, row your boat' in the garden with her mum Alicia.

Watch Dr Kirk's commentary on this film to hear why this is such a good example of baby communication, or read on to find out more.

What's lovely about the garden is that there is no background noise from anything like the TV or the washing machine. Without this noise Natalia is better able to listen and learn about different sounds and words. Given the British weather getting outdoors is not always possible, so when at home turn off the TV and the radio and enjoy quiet time at home so your baby can get the most from spending time with you.

Incey Wincey Spider is another great action nursery rhyme that babies and young children love. Notice that Natalia knows the song so well that when Alicia sings 'If you see a crocodile' Natalia throws back her body in anticipation of the tickles that she's about to enjoy! Even though Natalia can't yet speak you can hear her trying to say 'row row'. Through singing nursery rhymes, Alicia is teaching Natalia about different speech sounds and giving her the opportunity to practice them. Nursery rhymes are brilliant for encouraging children's early speech.

Watch our other nursery rhyme films:
Grand old Duke of York
Incey wincey spider

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