Week-by-week library · about 11 weeks old
Week 11
Quick answer
What is my baby up to at about 11 weeks old?
This week, the vocal range is expanding, gurgles and all.
What's developing
Communication
Vocal range keeps growing: gurgles, squeals, and varied coos are common as babies experiment with their voice.
Social
Turn-taking in "conversation" (you talk, pause, they respond) is becoming a more reliable pattern for many babies.
Try this together this week
- Leave real pauses after you talk; the turn-taking rhythm is part of what builds early communication skills.
- Sing simple, repetitive songs; the predictability is often engaging at this stage.
- A soft book with high-contrast or bold images for short shared "reading" time.
- Notice preferences forming, a favorite toy or a favorite person's voice; these small signals are worth pointing out to each other.
What parents often notice
Parents often start noticing a wider emotional range in the sounds their baby makes, not just happy or upset but shades in between.
Sourced to
- Zero to Three, Early Development guides
- American Academy of Pediatrics, HealthyChildren.org
Last reviewed by the This Week Baby editorial team.