The dos and don'ts of baby talk

宝宝对话的禁忌与宜行

Life Kit

2026-05-19

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If you have a baby in your life, you may not find them the most intellectually stimulating conversation partner. But your baby is soaking up everything you say. On this episode, advice from early childhood experts on the importance of talking to babies from day 1 to 12 months old, and tips on what to say. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
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  • Hey, Andy.

  • Hey, Mariel.

  • I was just talking to my nephew.

  • We FaceTime a few times a week.

  • He always grabs the phone and he does this thing where he communicates

  • his glee by shaking his head like this.

  • Like, I'm so happy to see you.

  • I think that's our signal to each other.

  • Like, we're excited to see each other because it's hard to know how to talk to a baby,

  • really, before they're talking.

  • Right.

  • It's like, how do you have conversations?

  • How do you know if you're...