ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Babbling

Babbling is like talking in baby language. When babies are born, they can only make noises like crying, but as they grow, they start to make more sounds. Babbling is when babies start to put different sounds together, like "ma-ma" or "da-da." Even though they don't really mean anything, it's like practicing to talk. It's a way for babies to learn how to use their mouth, tongue, and throat to make different sounds. Babbling is just the beginning of learning to talk, and eventually, babies will start to say real words!
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