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Baby talk: Why it is important for your baby

Baby talk is vital for your child's development (Shutterstock)

Baby talk is the childlike and playful way you communicate with a baby. It has limited vocabulary, a childlike tone and sometimes includes expressions.

We know that babies cannot communicate perfectly or listen like adults can which is why parents or caregivers use baby talk.

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