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When do babies begin communicating? We’re glad you asked because it may be sooner than you think! Although sharp ears may identify “mama” or “dada” around the six-month mark, it will likely be another year or more before words stream together for (short) sentences. The catch? Those little hands are capable of talking, too—and often at a much younger age! Yes, baby sign language can be a real language in and of itself. All you have to do is start and then repeat, repeat, repeat a few helpful sign