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Young infants show a distinct preference for infant-directed speech sounds

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Young infants demonstrate a robust listening preference for infant-directed speech (parentese) over adult-directed speech, which aids in early language development and communication.

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Preference for Infant-Directed Speech in Infants With Hearing Aids: Effects of Early Auditory Experience

2018 · cited by 13

Paper 1 notes that it is well established that infants prefer listening to infant-directed speech over adult-directed speech.

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Parentese Elicits Infant Speech-Like Vocalizations in Typically Developing and Autistic Infants.

2025 · cited by 2

Paper 5 notes that caregiver-infant interactions utilizing parentese elicit infant speech-like vocalizations, supporting the idea that infants are highly responsive to this register.

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