Does grandmother talking baby talk hurt development?
⚡ Short answer: It's very common for grandmothers to talk to babies in an exaggerated, loving way.
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bir anne · Development
My grandmother is always talking to my baby in exaggerated baby talk. Will this hurt speech development?
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It's very common for grandmothers to talk to babies in an exaggerated, loving way. Research shows that this kind of speech with babies (high pitch, exaggerated mimics, repeated sounds) doesn't hurt language development; in fact it supports it by capturing attention and helping distinguish sounds. The problem usually comes from baby talk being the only language the baby hears. As long as the baby also hears natural, flowing Turkish from other adults, development goes smoothly. So you don't need to interfere with grandmother's loving approach; it's fine as long as the baby gets both her warmth and normal speech from other adults.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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