Researchers Decode the 5 Most Common ‘Words’ Newborn Babies Say

Researchers Decode the 5 Most Common ‘Words’ Newborn Babies Say
An Australian decodes the main "words" that almost all babies say. Jonathan Borba/Unsplash
Jessie Zhang
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Almost all newborn babies across the world speak the same language because of natural vocal reflexes during the first three months, according to a parenting expert who has broken down five universal sounds representing the most common needs of babies.

By understanding the subtle “pre-cry” sounds, caregivers can prevent the ensuing wailing siren from following, says Australian opera singer and inventor of the Dunstan method, which teaches parents the language of babies, Priscilla Dunstan.

Jessie Zhang
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Jessie Zhang is a reporter based in Sydney, Australia, covering news on health and science.
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