The Oprah Winfrey Show: The Podcast The Secret Language of Babies
Oct 29, 2024
Priscilla Dunstan, creator of the Dunstan Baby Language theory, shares her insights on how newborns communicate through five universal pre-cry sounds. She demonstrates her method with new mothers, revealing life-changing results like fewer crying spells and improved naps. Claudia Mitchell, a remarkable recipient of a bionic arm, recounts her harrowing motorcycle accident and the nerve grafting procedure that enabled her to control her advanced prosthesis. Their inspiring stories delve deep into resilience, communication, and the power of innovation.
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Babies Use Five Universal Pre-Cry Sounds
- Priscilla Dunstan proposes that all newborns use five universal reflex-based sounds to communicate needs.
- She argues these pre-cry sounds are consistent across cultures because reflexes are biologically shared.
Learn And Respond To Five Baby Sounds
- Learn to recognize the five baby sounds (ne, ow, heh, air, eh) by listening repeatedly to their patterns.
- Responding early to these sounds can prevent escalation into hysterical crying.
Live Test Calms Nine Newborns
- Priscilla tested her method with eight new mothers and quickly identified causes of crying and soothed the babies.
- After two hours all nine babies were comfortable, happy, and quiet, surprising the mothers.