Dunstan Baby Language was discovered by Pricilla Dunstan, an Australian mum with a very good ear for sounds. The claim is that babies have 5 distinct noises or sounds that they use to communicate with their caregivers. Dunstan Baby Language is the first classification of babies cries and claims to unlock the secret language of babies from birth to three months. The sounds are considered to be natural reflexes and are universal. These sounds are made by the baby before they begin to cry uncontrollably, which is often the result if these sounds are left unanswered.

Dunstan Baby Language

The 5 sounds in the Dunstan Baby Language consist of:

Neh

I’m hungry – A baby uses the sound reflex “Neh” to communicate its hunger. The sound is produced when the sucking reflex is triggered, and the tongue is pushed up on the roof of the mouth.

Owh

 I’m sleepy – A baby uses the sound reflex “Owh” to communicate that they are tired. The sound is produced much like an audible yawn.

Heh

I’m experiencing discomfort – A baby uses the sound reflex “Heh” to communicate stress, discomfort, or perhaps that it needs a fresh diaper. The sound is produced by a response to a skin reflex, such as feeling sweat or itchiness in the bottom.

Eairh

I have lower gas – A baby uses the sound reflex “Eairh” to communicate they have flatulence or an upset stomach. The sound is produced when trapped air from a belch that is unable to release and travels to the stomach where the muscles of the intestine tighten to force the air bubble out. Often, this sound will indicate that a bowel movement is in progress, and the infant will bend its knees, bringing the legs toward the torso. This leg movement assists in the ongoing process.

Eh

I have gas – A baby uses the sound reflex “Eh” to communicate that it needs to be burped. The sound is produced when a large bubble of trapped air is caught in the chest, and the reflex is trying to release this out of the mouth.

Understanding the Dunstan Baby Language can afford the parents with an insight into their babies needs from birth. If you are able to tap into this your baby will be very settled and content.

Baby Sign Language is the perfect follow on from Dunstan Baby Language to continue the early communication and can help with the transition to two way communication earlier than normally afforded.

Dunstan Baby Language is useful from birth to 3 months at which time the baby has developed their language skills from these instinctual noises to babbling. This is the perfect time to introduce Baby Sign Language.

Toddler Interpreter teach Baby Signs and they offer the best Free Baby Sign Language Chart  available online and their Baby Sign Language Book is used by parents and childcare centres in the United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand to Teach Baby Sign Language. Sign Language for Babies is easy using Toddler Interpreter’s comprehensive Baby Sign Language Dictionary. Sign Language for Toddlers can help reduce frustration and Baby Sign Language has proved very beneficial for Premature Babies, children with Velo Cardio Facial Syndrome and other babies at risk of developing a speech delay.