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Can Communicating In Multiple Languages Help Toddlers Learn To Speak Early?

Posted on Tue, 22 May 2018

Question: If we communicate with infants in multiple(two) lanuguages, will they be able to learn and talk?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Will not be a problem but would need a few principles to be followed

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Let me assure that bilingualism (exposure to two different languages) will lead to parallel development of both the languages. However, care needs to be taken to discern between the two while speaking.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

what kind of care needs to be taken

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No specific suggestions

Detailed Answer:
No specific care. Just continue breast feeding the baby. Keep the baby warm and clean. Ensure proper burping.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana