Linda's three-month-old infant keeps saying "ga-ga" and "doh-doh". Should she be worried?
A)Yes; parents should not encourage nonsense language in their infants, because it can lead to language problems later on.
B)Maybe; her three-month-old should be saying at least a couple of words by now.
C)No; this behaviour is called babbling and it is normal for infants.
D)No, although the infant should start to string these syllables together to form words in the next month or two.

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Babbling is a natural part of language development and it is common for infants to produce repetitive syllables like "ga-ga" and "doh-doh". It is a sign that the infant is exploring and practicing their vocal abilities, and will eventually lead to the development of words and phrases. Parents should not be too concerned if their infants are babbling at this stage.

Linda's Three-Month-Old Infant Keeps Saying "Ga-Ga" and "Doh-Doh