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    1 year ago

    This is just conjecture, but:

    It’s possible that it helps [proto-]language acquisition, but I feel like babytalk might also directly help the adult speaker. I’m saying that because plenty people use a babytalk-like register to address pets, that won’t benefit from it.

    Perhaps the usage of babytalk reduces the cognitive burden associated with changing your behaviour to a way that is suitable for the presence of children nearby?