Music May Help Babies Develop Better Speech Skills
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Foreign syllables were also introduced to the babies, and those that listened to music processed the other languages better than those that did not. However, more studies need to be developed to prove these findings.
"This means that early, engaging musical experiences can have a more global effect on cognitive skills," Christina Zhao, co-author of the study, told NBC News.
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Main photo: Babies play with maracas and tambourines.