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How to make talking to your baby part of your daily routine
Dad and baby Create a language rich home
Handy hints for parents		 Toddler painting. Photo: Sure Start Concerned about your child's language development?
 What to look out for and where to get help
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Expert advice on your child's language development		 Toddler on telephone. Photo: Sure Start Resources
Useful weblinks and organisations

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Dummies prevent babies from babbling - an important step in learning to talk, so only use them at set times, like bedtime. 		Image of dad and baby Dads - Talk To Your Baby
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