At what age do infants typically start cooing?

At what age do infants typically start cooing?

• A. 1-3 months
• B. 3-6 months
• C. 6-9 months
• D. 9-12 months

Answer: (A)

Cooing is an early stage of vocal development when babies start producing vowel-like sounds and simple vocal play, moving beyond basic crying. This typically appears in the first few months of life, usually around 1 to 3 months, as they gain better control of their larynx and oral muscles. These sounds are usually pleasant or responsive, and they lay the groundwork for later, more complex speech sounds. If you wait until later windows, the sounds change in character: by about 3–6 months babies begin to vary their tones more and may introduce more sustained sounds, and by 6–9 months they start more deliberate babbling. By 9–12 months, they’re moving toward first words and more recognizable speech patterns. So the earliest onset window is the best fit for when cooing typically begins.

Cooing is an early stage of vocal development when babies start producing vowel-like sounds and simple vocal play, moving beyond basic crying. This typically appears in the first few months of life, usually around 1 to 3 months, as they gain better control of their larynx and oral muscles. These sounds are usually pleasant or responsive, and they lay the groundwork for later, more complex speech sounds.

If you wait until later windows, the sounds change in character: by about 3–6 months babies begin to vary their tones more and may introduce more sustained sounds, and by 6–9 months they start more deliberate babbling. By 9–12 months, they’re moving toward first words and more recognizable speech patterns. So the earliest onset window is the best fit for when cooing typically begins.