Babies this age begin smiling regularly at mom and dad, but may need some time to warm up to less familiar people, like grandparents. Babies now discover their ability to vocalize: Soon you'll have a cooing and gurgling machine! Some babies begin to make some vowel sounds (like "ah-ah" or "ooh-ooh") at about 2 months.

When should a baby start babbling?

Communication – Between 6 and 11 months old, your baby should be imitating sounds, babbling, and using gestures. Name recognition – By 10 months, your baby should react in some way to hearing his name.

What does it mean when baby squeals?

Baby Squeals

Squealing usually means your little one is delighted (like during a game of peekaboo), but it can also indicate that they aren't thrilled (think: the shriek they unleash when you cut their nails). So if the squealing doesn't stop, make sure they aren't in any discomfort.