Did you know that even before birth, your baby has been listening to you speak, and can recognise your voice?
And after they're born, they love listening and responding to the world around them.
Long before they say their first words, your baby is learning all about language from listening to you.
Talk to them as much as you can - you never know what they might pick up!
Did you know that your baby's hearing starts developing 16 weeks into pregnancy?
That means they've been hearing your voice since before they were born.
Watch the animation to find out more about the importance of listening to young babies.
Image caption, Even before birth, your baby has been listening to you speak.
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