The Quick Brief
Around week 10, something shifts. It's not fixed—there's no magic transition—but you might notice the chaos has a rhythm now. Crying has likely decreased from its peak. Baby is more interactive, cooing and "talking" back. You're not out of the woods, but you can see light through the trees.
What's Happening with Baby
At 10 weeks, your baby is becoming genuinely interactive. Cooing—those open vowel sounds like "oooh" and "ahhh"—represents early language development.
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