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NEH…OWH…EH…HEH…EAIRH

NEH     =          I’m hungry!

OWH   =          I’m tired and need sleep!

EH       =          Please burp me!

HEH     =          I’m feel discomfort able (may be clothes to tight, too hot or too cold)

EAIRH=           I’ve got lower win pain! (Long sound and sometimes with crying) solution, with moving slowly both of the baby foots to help the win comes out from his tummy

Interviewer: Welcome to the Look Who’s Talking chat room. Ninemsn presents a live interview with Dunstan Baby Language experts Sally W, Andy H and an Aussie mum who has trialed the Dunstan system, Nicole.

Interviewer: Sally, Andy and Nicole thank you for joining us tonight to talk about this fascinating topic.

Sally: Thanks for having us here after the show. We look forward to answering your questions.

Tobias asks: What was it that made you start to think about babies having a "language" that we could interpret?

Andy: This breakthrough is all thanks to Priscilla Dunstan. When Priscilla had Tom, due to her photographic memory for sound, she could decipher within the cries the same sound over and over again. By monitoring them, she formulated the five basic sounds. These form the basis of the Dunstan Baby Language.

Urismo asks: What were the words again and what did they mean?

Andy: The best place to reference the words is to visit http://www.dunstanbaby.com. There is also a sample there of the first word "NEH", which means hungry.

Sweetness asks: How is this all relevant to mums of babies older than newborn? My baby is 11 months.

Sally: The current research that has been undertaken shows that the Dunstan Baby Language system works best from newborn to 12 weeks. Priscilla is continually researching the noises that babies make past this age.

Andy: The current DVD system applies to children up to 12 weeks.

Pixie Lee asks: I am 22 weeks pregnant with my first child. My question is, how do I prepare myself to listen to the different sounds of the baby when he comes home?

Nicole: I would say to watch the DVD to familiarize your self with the sounds. Towards the end of the pregnancy, towards the 35-week mark, you can also revisit the sound to help you. There is a wall chart that comes with the DVD that you can put up as a reminder. If you have friends with infants I would also recommend going and listening to them.

Aquarius3 asks: My baby, who is five months, does a lot of talking while feeding. Is she just very communicative or could this be a sign of discomfort?

Nicole: That is a question you are best directing to your early childhood nurse or your doctor. The Dunstan Baby Language system is aimed at babies up to 12 weeks.

Rob asks: Can the same sounds be found with children with brain abnormalities?

Sally: The current research hasn’t involved children with brain damage, so we wouldn’t know the answer at this stage. There is further research being conducted and it would be a very interesting question for the future.

Jojo asks: Is there a speech pathologist involved in the development of this program?

Sally: Not at this stage, as it is an early day for the launch of the Dunstan Baby Language system. The sounds are also based on reflexes rather than speech. But it would be interesting to hear a point of view from a speech pathologist and involve them at some stage.

Kaz asks: Are there other noises babies make? Apart from the five words talked about in tonight’s show?

Andy: There are. The five words that the Dunstan Baby Language focuses on are what we call every day words. These focus on the primary needs of your infant.

Knee asks: Is there a way that you can tell what a baby is going to start crying about, before they start crying by the look on there face? So you can avoid the noise and tears?

Andy: The Dunstan Baby Language focuses on the pre-cry stage — you are listening to the sounds before the baby starts the hysterical crying stage. It is looking for the early sounds that can stop the hysterical cry. There are also visual cues, for example — the oval-shaped mouth in the "OWH" cry, which combined with the cry, helps you determine what is wrong and what need can be met.

Thomas asks: What about babies those have little to no pre-crying? Our little one (16 weeks) is pretty much volume 10 crying or smiling away, how can we listen to their signs?

Sally: The Dunstan Baby Language system focuses on babies up to 12 weeks. Having said that, Priscilla refers to the term of "tuning your ear", to listen to the sounds to learn what is going on. Once your ear is tuned it will be easier to hear the differences in the sounds, and specifically the pre-cry or gurgling noises.

Nicole: Some babies who have been involved with this system between naught to 12 weeks, and who have been responded to, will actually make the sounds for longer — past the 12-week mark. My son made the wind cry till he was six months old.

Sandy

asks: Is there any things we should listen to when the child wakes up to let us know he is ready to get up?

Sally: Once you have learned the Dunstan Baby Language system, the cries can be relevant for any time of day. It is a matter of listening for one of the five specific cries and tuning your ear to this language.

Nicole: If it’s a baby waking up from a daytime nap, young babies have 40-minute sleep cycles and if your baby is making any of the five recognized Dunstan cries you are able to respond to the baby appropriately. Otherwise, health professionals recommend that you settle your baby and allow them to go back to sleep.

Mama asks: Is there a book that comes with the DVD?

Sally: There is a 24-page booklet as part of the product as well as an easy reference wall chart to put in a convenient place. The booklet provides background information and can be used as a reference to support the double DVD which teaches what an audio system is, fundamentally.

Knee asks: Is the crying any different for premature babies? Can I expect my baby to cry for other reasons because he is premature, and if so, what noise should I be looking for?

Andy: Your baby will say the 5 words; beyond that it is a very interesting question. We are teaching the system to mothers of premature babies both here and in the States and we look forward to sharing the results of these trials online at dunstanbaby.com … and all the best.

Jeff asks: I’m still skeptical about tonight’s program. What specific research has there been?

Sally: Priscilla conducted her own research for eight years globally and involving over 1000 babies in total.

Brown

University

in the

USA

is a global leader in infant cry studies and contributed to the research protocol used to confirm the breakthrough. Following that, an independent research company has been involved in assuring the Dunstan Baby Language as a benefit to parents and their babies both in

Australia

and in the

USA

. This research showed that 90 percent of mothers believe the language is valuable and would recommend it to other parents.

Andy asks: Research is ongoing. The best research we have currently are over 1000 parents worldwide that validate the program and saying how it has changed their lives.

Nicole: I trialed the system as a second-time mum and both my husband and I were skeptical when we heard about it. Now we are avid supporters of the program because it worked incredibly for us overnight.

Katie asks: I think one of the mums had a good point about there being no sound for wanting to be cuddled or touched … do you think there is a sound for such a need?

Andy: The five sounds that we have identified are for their everyday common basic needs. We think all children should be heard, loved and cuddled.

Jojo asks: Have you explored any physiological reasons behind different types of cries? Such as increased pharyngeal pressure changing the pitch/presentation of a cry?

Sally: The Dunstan Baby Language system is based on body reflexes of the infant. The reflexes are produced in response to a physical need. It is when sound is added to these reflexes that you that you hear the five cries.

Janet asks: Where can we buy this DVD, and what is it called?

Sally: The double DVD can be purchased online at http://www.dunstanbaby.com or they can call free call 1800 386 782 (1800 DUNSTAN). The free call number is available from 8.30-5.30pm AEST weekdays. The DVD is called Dunstan Baby Language.

Pixie Lee asks: Is there any difference between the words of girls and boys?

Sally: The system of the five words is the same for boys and girls.

Pat asks: If there is something really wrong with your baby and they cry and cry, is there a word they might be using? For example, my baby had a hole in her heart and cried a lot.

Andy: Always trust your mother’s instinct. If you feel your baby is crying continually, always consult your doctor.

Mum Fe asks: I am a midwife and work with mums all the time and found this fascinating. Can professionals attend seminars or get some educational materials to teach in antenatal and postnatal capacity?

Andy: This is part of our ongoing plan for The Dunstan Baby Language system. We welcome the involvement of midwives and other practitioners.

Baxy Mum asks: Do you think there are more sounds that are yet to be discovered, or you are currently researching?

Andy: Yes definitely, we are continuing to research the sounds, both in the naught to 12-week period and beyond. The five words however the basic needs of your baby are, and are plenty for any new parent.

Bubby asks: Does repeating the words back to the infant (while responding to their needs) reinforce their use of the sounds?

Sally: The system is based on body reflexes from the baby much like a sneeze or a hiccup. It is not a two-way communication system. It is not something that the parent teaches the child, it is something inherent within the baby.

Geoff asks: We are grandparents who are looking after our 12-week-old-granddaughter. Her mum is battling acute leukemia in hospital. Can we use this method for her? Anything to help us through this incredibly stressful time, anything in particular we should be listening for?

Andy: Yes, The Dunstan Baby Language system can be learned by grandparents, carers and siblings, it is not limited to parents.

Interviewer: Unfortunately, we are out of time. Do you guys have anything you would like to say before we finish?

Andy: On behalf of The Dunstan baby team we would like to thank everyone for their interest and support of the program. If people have further questions they can view our FAQ (frequently asked questions) at http://www.dunstanbaby.com Good luck to all the parents out there with newborns.

Interviewer: This concludes our live chat with Sally W, Andy H and Nicole, November 30, 2006. Produced by ninemsn.com.au in

Sydney

,

Australia

© 2006 ninemsn.com.au.

*****The first year of your child’s development*****

It is an ever-changing and exciting time for both you and your child. See the differences month to month.

1 to 2 months:

After nine months in the womb, your baby will be familiarizing himself with his surroundings. The familiar sound of your voice will be comforting to the baby. By the second month, you will see your newborn becoming more aware of his surroundings. At this point, your baby may recognize your voice and turn his head towards you when you speak. He may respond verbally by cooing and even begin to smile.
Your newborn does not yet have full control of his bodily motions. He may jerk his arms and legs spontaneously when startled. By the second month, his movements should be less jerky, smoother, and less involuntary.
Get close and show them bold colors and shapes. Babies are usually nearsighted and are only able to view objects 8 to 14” away. Encourage your child’s visual development by showing him brightly colored objects in different shapes and sizes.

3 to 4 months:

In the third month, your baby will have more control of his movements. When lying on his stomach and using his elbows, he will be able to raise his chest and slightly lift his head. He learns to use his hands. He will reach for objects, grab his feet, and by the fourth month may be able to hold a small object.
Your baby will become more vocal. He will laugh and squeal when he is happy and cry when he is flustered. By the fourth month, your newborn will try to make different sounds.

5 to 6 months:

In the fifth month, your child will be physically stronger. He is able to keep his head steady and sit upright if propped with a pillow. By the sixth month he may sit independently. He will also be able to roll over in one direction. He may try to start crawling.
You will notice your baby has become more expressive. He will start to say consonant-vowel combinations. He may raise his arms gesturing to be picked up.
Be careful of your actions, your baby will try to imitate your actions and your facial expressions.
Your child will start to recognize his own name.

7 to 8 months:

Your baby is very aware of his parent’s unconditional love. He may try to push your limits to see how far he can go.
In the seventh month your child will want to walk. He can stand while holding onto something or someone. 9 to 10 months:
By now, your child’s leg strength has greatly improved. Your child will spend lots of time practicing to walk. He will be able to stand from a sitting position. He may be able to stand for a short time.
Your baby will grasp simple commands and sayings such as “no” and “good girl”. Your child may also try to say “mommy” or “daddy”. He will try to form words by speaking gibberish. By the tenth month, your child may wave hello or goodbye to visitors.
Your baby can hold his own bottle or cup. You may give your child his own spoon to encourage feeding himself.

11 to 12 months:

A new beginning, your child will begin to walk on his own.
Your child’s vocal skills are more developed. Baby can say “mommy” or “daddy”. He will be able to say one-syllable words such as “hi”. He will also be trying to converse with you through gibberish.

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