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Baby Talk

  • DOMAIN(S)
    Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CD)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    CD-CP2.2e, CD-CR4.0c
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    0-12 months, 24-36 months

Parentese, also known as baby talk, is delivered with a “cooing” pattern of intonation, different from normal adult speech. It is high in pitch, with many variations. Use baby talk when speaking with infants.