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With so much to do when you have a young baby, getting them talking may not be top of your list of priorities.

But did you know that talking together at mealtimes can help your baby’s brain to develop?

See what Alison and 9-month-old Austin get up to over lunch.

No matter which method of weaning you're doing with your baby, try having a chat with your little one the next time you give them food.

Want to find out more about how to include your baby in family mealtimes? This article would be perfect for you.

Image gallerySkip image gallerySlide 1 of 3, Alison talking to Austin in his highchair., Say and repeat the words for actions as your baby does them, e.g. 'stretch' and 'cough'.

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