A parent of a 4-month-old said to the baby, "You are such a sweetie. Here's your blanky." The teacher told the mother that she:

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The mother was using infant-directed speech, which is a form of communication that involves a higher pitch, slower tempo, and exaggerated intonation. Research shows that babies prefer this type of speech because it helps them pay more attention to the speech sounds, aiding in language development.

A Parent of a 4-Month-Old Said to the Baby, "You