Besides “mama” and “dada,” few words are more synonymous with baby talk than “goo-goo” and “gaa-gaa.” Want to imitate a baby? Splutter a bunch of meaningless syllables in a row, without any rhyme or ...

Your baby will go through several language milestones in their first 12 months of life. This can include cooing, laughing, babbling, and their first word. Share on Pinterest Language milestones are ...

A baby's gentle coos and murmurs can soften even the most stoic heart. While these sounds are often celebrated as adorable milestones by doting parents, they serve a far deeper purpose than merely ...

Catherine Laing works for Cardiff University. She received funding from the Economic and Social Research Council. We know that babies prefer the high-pitched sounds produced by their caregivers in ...