Baby communication Long before he can speak, your baby tries to communicate his needs, desires and emotions with signals. Babies learn to communicate in different ways before they know how to talk. Thus, in a few months, your baby emits different types of crying, cooing and facial expressions to see your reaction and that of those around him. He soon learns to exploit the cries and movements that bring him the satisfaction he seeks. Knowing that he can get what he wants help to gain greater esteem of him and feeds his desire to go further, to discover things. When your baby makes sounds, repeat them after him and add in some of your own. Meeting the needs of your child does not spoil him. The need for human contacts is innate. By fulfilling your baby's needs, you get to know him better and give him the opportunity to get to know you better; and above all, you tell him he can count on you. Learn ... to understand each other! Learning to "read" your baby...