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When your baby is sucking and swallowing, they are actually learning to speak

It's true! Many sucking behaviours will develop in your baby as they feed and explore objects. These different movements will allow the development and control of the muscles required to generate sounds and speak. 

For more information, please see our Further reading link below: 
Cries to communicate needs and makes other sounds e.g., coughs and burps.