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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lisa Salmon

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: What s your baby thinking an expert explains | History Defined

New parents often find themselves grappling with the enigmatic world of their infants, but a new book aims to demystify how babies communicate long before they utter their first words.

While verbal communication is absent, infants employ a sophisticated array of non-verbal cues, from varied cries and pointing to distinct body language and even sticking out their tongue, according to parenting author Tanith Carey.

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