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Child development Early intervention Health and safety Infant Toddler
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Baby Talk Isn’t Just Cute—It’s Critical for Kids’ Vocabularies

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“Can you say mama?” “Wave bye-bye!” If you’ve spent any time around a baby, chances are you’ve heard or said things like this. The high-pitched, singsong tone we switch to when interacting with young children can go by many names — baby talk, parentese, or, according to development specialists, infant-directed speech. But as simplistic as this melodic chitchat might seem, the conversations are crucial. Learn more in this article from Popular Science.

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