😀 Decoding Baby talk 😀 Baby talk, also known as infant-directed speech or motherese, is a way of speaking that adults often use when communicating with infants and young children. It involves using a higher pitch, exaggerated intonation, repetitive and simplified vocabulary, and a slower pace of speech. Here are some common characteristics and examples of baby talk: 1. High-pitched voice: Adults tend to raise the pitch of their voice when speaking to babies. This higher pitch can capture the a

Share this with the “baby talk” haters! ⭐️But first let’s make sure we know what “baby talk” is and isn’t. 👶Baby talk IS using the wrong sounds for words, made up words, and incorrect grammar. 🎵”Baby talk” IS NOT using a sing song voice when talking or imitating babbles. 👋Hi! I’m Kelly! I’m a pediatric speech therapist and early intervention specialist. These are actually 2 strategies I teach families in early intervention! They literally do the opposite of “baby talk” and yet get mistaken FO