Synopsis
Scientists setup an experiment to find out the best way to talk to a baby.
- Programme: Babies: Their Wonderful World
- Series: 1
- Episode: Becoming Independent
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2018
- Education & Childcare | The importance of communication and speech in children's development and the factors that affect development. | The role of the adult in promoting language development at different ages.
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