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Baby Gesturing Linked to Bigger Baby Vocabulary

One of the first ways that babies communicate with the world around them is by gesturing.   New research has found that the amount of gestures a baby makes is directly linked to a baby’s future vocabulary.  According to U.S. News & World Report, the new research not only connects gestures with an increased language development, but also suggests that the income levels and education of the parents influence how much gesturing a baby does. » Read more