Anticipating baby's first words is exciting business. But understanding where those first words come from might just be the clue we need to unlock the evolution of human language itself.



Host: Jamila Rizvi, author, presenter and political commentator

Producer: Caitlin Gibson



With expert advice from:

Professor Denis Burnham

Dr Karen Mattock

Dr Marina Kalashnikova

Dr Liquan Liu

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Anticipating baby's first words is exciting business. But understanding where those first words come from might just be the clue we need to unlock the evolution of human language itself. Host: Jamila Rizvi, author, presenter and political commentatorProducer: Caitlin Gibson With expert advice from:Professor Denis BurnhamDr Karen MattockDr Marina KalashnikovaDr Liquan LiuSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Babylab breaks down the questions you might have about how babies learn to communicate. Where does the first word come from? Are screens good for learning? Does music improve communication skills?

Join children's entertainer Emma Watkins for Season 2 of BabyLab where she speaks with parents and experts about everything communication and babies, or go back and check out Season 1 with Jamila Rizvi! Babylab is produced in collaboration with Western Sydney University and the MARCS Babylab team.

Babylab breaks down the questions you might have about how babies learn to communicate. Where does the first word come from? Are screens good for learning? Does music improve communication skills?
Join children's entertainer Emma Watkins for Season 2 of BabyLab where she speaks with parents and experts about everything communication and babies, or go back and check out Season 1 with Jamila Rizvi! Babylab is produced in collaboration with Western Sydney University and the MARCS Babylab team.