DAILY ENGLISH FOR BABY

Food and Eating

You seem hungry
Are you really hungry?
Are you very hungry? Are you only a little hungry?
Relax, food will be ready soon!
Don’t worry, I’m making it / getting it now!
Breakfast/lunch/dinner/snack is ready!
Time to eat!
Eat up!
Finished?
Do you want more?

Wow, you’re really hungry!

You’re still hungry?
You want to eat again?
You just ate! We just ate!

You don’t seem hungry at all!

Why aren’t you hungry? Why aren’t you hungry yet?
I wonder why you aren’t hungry?
I thought you were hungry!
Please eat!

Do you need a bib?

Do we need to put on your bib?
Let me wipe that bit off. Let me wipe that off.
Let me wipe that off your hands/face/shirt
Let me get that out of your hair

How are you so messy? How am I so messy?

You’re so messy! She’s so messy! We’re so messy!

Ow, that hurts!

Hey, no biting! Hey, don’t bite! 
Hey, don’t bite me! Don’t bite your mom!
No, biting hurts mummy!
Your teeth must be coming in.
Let’s try this again
Let's switch sides
That one's done for now
Is it too fast / slow? 
Is that uncomfortable?
Are you comfortable now? Are you more comfortable?

Do you want milk?

Let me get your bottle
It’s still too hot!
It’s lukewarm
Is it not hot enough?
Is it too cold?

Is that spitup?
Are you drooling? Is that drool?

That’s not for you to eat. You can’t eat/drink that yet!
Do you want to start eating purees/solids? 
Do you want to try this food?
What do you think of this food? 
Do you like the taste?
What do you think of the taste/flavour/texture?
Is it sweet/salty/bitter?
Let me find your plate/bowl/spoon/fork/cup.

Take little sips

Can you hold this yourself?
Hold onto your bottle/cup

Do you want to feed yourself?

Sleep

Are you sleepy? Are you tired?

You look sleepy
Your eyelids are closing
Your eyes are already closed!

It’s bedtime!
Let’s try to sleep.
I’m going to put you on your back
Wow, you’ve turned over!
Wow, you’ve turned over and are laying on your side/front already!
Are you all snug?
Do you need another blanket/layer?
I’m putting on the mosquito net.
I’m tucking in the mosquito net.
Time for a nap!
Please go to sleep!
Sweet dreams!

Don’t you want to sleep a bit longer?

You didn’t sleep very long.
Wow, you slept so long!
Wow, you slept so well/deeply/soundly!
Wow, you’re such a light sleeper!
Aw, you had such a restless sleep.

How was your sleep/nap? How did you sleep?

Time to wake up!

Fussiness

What’s the matter? What’s wrong?

What do you want, my child?
There there.
It’ll be okay.
You’re okay.
It’s okay.
Are you scared?
Are you lonely?

Why are you fussing?

You’re safe.
Do you need to be burped? Are you gassy? 
Do you need to fart? Nice fart!
Poor you.  Poor baby.
Do you want to be rocked? Is that too slow? Is that too fast? 
Do you want to be swaddled?
Do you want a pacifier?
Is it nice and soft/fluffy?
Is this too much? 
Is it too loud/quiet/bright/dark/cold/hot?
Hush
Do you want a massage?
I’m going to give you a massage now.
Let me rub/pat your back.

Praise
Good work/good job!
I can see you trying so hard!
You tried very hard.
I’m very proud of you.
Keep going!
You little rebel! You’re so rebellious!
You’ve got so much attitude! 
I love how sassy you are!
Are you talking back already?
You’re such a champion!
You’re so silly/funny/weird!

Transport
We’re going on a trip!
Let’s go on a walk/drive!
We’re going in the car/on the bus/ on an airplane!
We’re going to visit grandma/grandpa/aunt/uncle/friends!
Time to get into your carseat/stroller
I’m just going to buckle you / buckle you in
Where is that buckle?
Is it too tight /too loose?
Did I squeeze you? 
Stay still! Stop squirming!

General conversation
What a nice day!
Have a good day!
What a gross/depressing/dark day!
What do you want to do today?
How do you feel today?
Are you happy/sad/tired/angry/frustrated?
How’s your day going?
How was your day?
Is this boring?
Do you want to hear a song?
Do you want to read a story?

Can I have a kiss/hug/snuggle/cuddle/high five?

What a good kiss/hug!
I love you very much.

Don’t touch! Don’t grab that!

Ouch! That hurts!

Baby wearing / carrying

Do you want to be carried?
Let me lift you up.
Should I lift you up? Do you want me to lift you up?
Let me get the carrier.
I need to adjust the carrier.
Do I need to adjust the carrier?
Time for babywearing. You’re like a little kangaroo!
Wow, you’re heavy!
Woah, my back!
My shoulders/hips are sore.

Introductions
This is __ [for introducing someone]
___ is our friend!
Say hi to __. Nice to meet you ___
Thank __ for visiting us!
Blow a kiss!
Shake their hand!
Wave hello/goodbye!
See you next time!

Getting dressed
Time to get dressed!
Do you need to get changed?
I think it’s time to get changed.
Let’s get changed.
We only need to change your shirt/pants.
Should we wear long or short sleeves?
Your onesie is dirty, time to get changed!

First your head, now your shoulders/arm/hand/fingers/legs/feet.

Did your __ get stuck? Is your ___ stuck?
Where is your hat/sock/mitten?
Please don’t take off your __
Please keep your __ on
All done!
You look great!

Diapers
Time to change your diaper!
Is it time to change your diaper?
Do you need to use the potty/toilet? Do you need to pee/poo?
Did you pee/poo?
Your diaper smells.
Wow, that smells!
It’s just pee!

First we take off your diaper.

Now, we wipe your butt.
Now, we put on some butt cream. 
Now, we put on some powder.
Let’s let you air out a bit.
Aw I’m sorry about your rash. We’ll try putting cream on it.
Now we put on a clean diaper.
Is it too tight?
Is it too loose?
Is it comfortable? Is it uncomfortable?
Hygiene
Did you wash your hands? Did I wash my hands?
Are we clean? Are you clean?
What’s that smell?
Are you smelling stinky?
Is that snot?
Are your nails too long?
Is it time to cut your nails?
Did I cut your nails too short?
Time to do laundry!
Time to wash our clothes!

Bathing
I’m just filling the tub/sink.
The water is almost ready.
Is the temperature okay?
First we’ll wash your… then we’ll wash…
Now it’s time to wash your hair/head
We need to clean in between those skin creases
I need to use a bit more soap
Now it’s time to rinse
Now we’re putting on your towel
Let me use the washcloth/sponge
What’s going on there?
What’s that mark/rash/thing on your skin? Does it hurt?

Sickness/First Aid/Pain
Are you not feeling well?
Are you feeling sick?
Do you have a temperature?
Are you in pain?
Does that hurt? Does anything hurt? 
Where does it hurt?
Is it still sore?
Is it itchy?
It’s a little scratch/bruse
Let me get the thermometer to check your temperature.
Let’s go to the doctor/hospital
Let’s ask the doctor.
We need to take this medicine.
I know you don’t like it, but we have to do what the doctor says.
It will make you feel better.
Are you teething? Do your gums hurt?
Is that a new tooth?
Let’s put some ice on that.
Here’s some ice for your tooth.
Look at that new tooth! Look at those new teeth!
Is that a cough?
Oh no, you’re sneezing!

Milestones
Can you turn/lift your head/neck?
Can you look over here?
Can you turn to this side?
Can you grab/grasp this?
Wow, you’re so strong!
Can you smile? Nice smile! What a happy smile!
Good kick! Good punch!
Can you hold this toy?
Do you like/want this toy?
Do you want another toy?
Is that your stuffed animal/doll?
Do you want to play with this?
Look at all that energy! You’re so energetic! 
What colour is this? Do you like this colour?
Can you make this sound/noise?
Can you say ___?
Can you copy me? Can you try this?
You’re so good at this/that!
What do you think of this?
Did you roll over?
Can you sit up?
You can sit up!
I need to support your head.
Can you crawl? Are you crawling?
Look at you standing up!
Hold onto it tightly!
Careful!
Don’t fall!
Stop dropping that please!
Please stop throwing!
Can you pick it up? Did you pick it up?
Please open/close this/that
Do you want to dance? Great dancing! Good rhythm! 
Who is that in the mirror? That’s you!
What do you hear/see?

Swimming
Time to go to the beach/pool
We’re putting on your swimsuit
Is it sandy?
Look out for the wave!
Let’s go over the wave!
Here’s your water wings / tube!

General
I’m so clumsy!
Sorry!
Is it time to __ already?
Let’s go to the rocking chair
Do you hear the dogs barking? 
Do you hear the mosquito buzzing?
Let’s bounce/squat/jump!

Time to relax!
CHILDTALK_ RASS LANGUAGE

UNIT 1: FEEDING THE BABY

Oh. Is it too hot? I’m sorry

Let’s blow on it

Ok. Here you go.

Yummy! Yummy! Eat some more!

UNIT 2: DON’T GO TOO FAR

M: Baby, where are you? I’m here, cooking super. Don’t go away. Stay here.
Dinner will be ready on a minute.

UNIT 3: DINNING

No beans? Beans make you strong.

Carrots are good for your eyes.

Unit 4: concentrate on eating

Stop horsing around.

Don’t be picky eaters.

Stop playing with your juice.

You are such messy eaters.

UNIT 5: FINISH YOUR PLAT

There’s still lot of food left on your plate.

Finish your plate

Okay then. No more snacks before dinner.

Unit 6: At the dinner table.

What’s all that noise!

Don’t drum on your bowl with chopsticks

Eat everything in your plate.

Don’t be such a picky eaters.

Unit 7: Dinner table manners

Eat with a spoon. Don’t be so messy.

Do you want some scrambled eggs?

Don’t make so much noise. People are staring!

Good boy!

UNIT 10: SNACK TIME

We are out of peanut butter. How about strawberry jam?

Do you want to spread it yourself?

Well done! You’re great!

Unit 9: Share a piece of chocolate.

What are you doing? Let me split it in half.

This is for you. And this half is for you.

UNIT 1: TAKING A BATH

Look ! a rubber duckie! Quack! Quack!

The water’s getting cold. Time to get out. Say “ bye-bye, duckie”

UNIT 2: TAKING A BUBBLE BATH

It’s time for a bath

Look! A bubble bath. Your favorite.

Five more minutes.

Ok. Put on the clothes.

UNIT 3: DON’T GRAB MY GLASSES

Don’t grab my glasses.

Don’t grab my hair! That hurts!

Yes, shake your rattle.

UNIT 4: GETTING SLEEPY

Honey, are you sleepy?

Want to sit on my lap?

UNIT 5: WATCHING TV

You’re too close to the TV.

Please sit on the sofa.

One cartoon only

Ok. It’s over. Turn off the TV please.

UNIT 6: WATCHING TV 2

You are always watching TV and eating potatoes chips.

What kind of program are you watching?

Cartoons again? You shouldn’t watch so much TV.

Don’t put your feet on the table please.

UNIT 7: WATCHING AVIDEO

Want to watch a video? Put away your toys first

Don’t lie on the sofa. Sit up!

UNIT 8: DON’T PLAY WITH THE SCISSORS

The kettle’s boiling!

Oh dear, put those down. Don’t play with scissors, please.

UNIT 9: DON’T LITTER

Don’t litter. There’s a garbage can over there.

That’s a good girl.

UNIT 12: BEDTIME SNACKS

Do you want a bedtime snack?

Candy Candy!

No candy!

How about a bowl of cereal?

UNIT 13: EATING HOT POT 1

David, do you want tofu?

Ok. Let me put it in the hot pot.

Vegetables are good for you!

Careful! It’s very hot!

UNIT 14: EATING HOT POT 2

Here is some fruit!

Watch out!

Oh no! All the fruit fell in the hot pot!

UNIT 5: DINNING ON DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

Have some steamed fish?

Do you like curried chicken?

Ok. Who wants a rice dumpling?

Don’t eat too many. Just eat one.

UNIT 17: BUYING ANOTHER DRINK

More juice?

Sorry ! It’s all gone!

Never mind! Let’s get another one.

UNIT 18: EATING TOO MUCH’

Hi, boys! I’ve made some jelly!

Slow down or you’ll get a tummy ache.

You see, I told you.

UNIT 19: IN A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT 1

Watch out! Watch carefully. The floor is wet.

UNIT 20: IN A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT 2

Don’t just eat your French fries. Eat your hamburger too

You can’t play until you finish your plate.

Fine. You can go play now.

UNIT 21: AT THE SUPERMARKET

Go get the small shopping cart!

Don’t go so fast!

Follow me!

UNIT 22: AT THE SUPERMARKET 2

We need some milk!

Let’s get some cheese, too.

No, not this time! Put it back on the shelf.

UNIT 23: AT THE SUPERMARKET 3

Don’t push the shopping card too fast!

Look out! Don’t bump into the person in front of you!

UNIT 24: IN THE WARE HOUSE!

Don’t stand up in the cart.

Sit nicely, please!

Ok. We’re going up!

Keep your head in the cart.

UNIT 25: NO TOYS TODAY!

No toys today!

We made a deal, didn’t we?

No means No

I’ll get you something next time!

UNIT 6: SHOPPING IN THE MARKET.

You can go and look around.

Not today, dear! You already have plenty of toys

We’d better hurry home. It’s going to rain.

UNIT 1: BLOWING BUBBLES

Honey ! what are you doing?

Wow, that’s a big bubbles.

Look at all the little bubbles.

UNIT 2: RIDING A TRICYCLE

Keep going straight

Now turn right

Hey! Don’t just walk , use your pendals. Here we are.

UNIT 3: IT’S A TIE

Boys, you both missed.

Keep trying, don’t give up!

Who is the winner?

It’s tie.

UNIT 4: GIVING AWARDS

Third place goes to Mike

Second place goes to Mary

And First place goes to Ben

UNIT 9: JUMPING ROPE

It’s a lovely day! It’s Nice and warm.

Let’s go out and jump rope.

Watch me
It’s your turn , Mike

UNIT 6: GOING SKATING

Roller blades, knee pads, elbow pads and gloves.

Where’s your helmet? Put it on!

Ok Lt’s go to the ring.

UNIT 7: LEARNING TO SKATE 1

Are you ok? Do you want to try again.

Hooray! You can skate.

UNIT 8: LEARNING TO SKATE 2

Mike, go, go , go!

Show daddy your new trick.

UNIT 1: CHANGING DIAPER

What’s wrong? Oh, your diaper is dirty

Let me change your diaper.

UNIT 2: DRESSING WELL

Oup, your fly is open

Zip upp your pants

Wait! Let me tuck in your shirt

UNIT 3: A NEW DRESS

Look ! a new dress for you!

Oh no it’s too long. Never mind! You’ll grow into it very soon.

UNIT 4 : GOING OUT ON A RAINY DAY

It’s starting to rain. Put on your rain coat and rain boots.
UNIT 5: PUTTING ON A RAIN COAT

You want to take an umbrella?

No, my dear, a rain coat would be better.

Go get your raincoat and boots.

Come on! It’s pouring outside.

You’ll get soaked to the bone.

UNIT 6: WHAT TO WEAR

Hurry up! We’ll be late for the party

Don’t wear shorts, That’s too casual!

How about this pink dress

That’s great! You look great!

UNIT 7: BUYING CLOTHES

Oh,it’s too big

Too small

Try this one on. It’s just right. We’ll take it.

UNIT 8: IN A CLOTHES SHOP

You want the white one.

No, that’s a party dress. Get a T-shirt . You’ll wear it more often.

Not that one. You’ve already got three of them. Let’s buy this one.

UNIT 9: YOUR T-SHIRT IS ON BACKWARDS.

Silly, your T-shirt is on backwards. You’ve got it. That’s better.

UNIT 10: GETTING DRESSED

Wow , look at you! You can get dressed by yourself. Well done.
Wait. You forgot to put on your shoes.