Baby Talk

Baby Talk

Introduction

Language is a learned skill that starts very young. Some researchers say it starts in the womb. “A return kick to a tummy rub, a punch to a loud song, these are the earliest forms of communication. The awareness of speech sounds is also developing at this time” (babyparenting.about.com). There are various ways that newborns begin to communicate after birth. Not only is the development of the newborns communications dependent on its own achievements, it is also greatly influenced by the people around them. I will discuss the use of baby talk and babbling, that develop throughout the ...