Eric Beck wrote:
>> That "fact" seems to be based on a single study, from what I can
>> find. And that one doesn't indicate that making words diminutive and
>> cutesy constitutes baby talk. It seems to be more about pitch,
>> terseness, and accompanying gestures.
>
I agree. Raising the pitch of your voice when talking to a baby seems
almost intuitive --but the cutsey stuff is silly.
>>