"As a speech pathologist, THIS IS HOW YOU SHOULD TALK TO ALL BABIES," one TikTok user commented on one of Hodges's videos, which has since amassed more than 16 million views. "Great vocabulary ...

Babies aren't just cute - they're amazing ... a bunch of monkeys and tell them apart - adults can't! So when you're talking to them, let them see your face. They'll pick up more than you think!

Does singing Wheels on the Bus in a busy playgroup make you feel slightly (OK, very) awkward? Or do you cringe at the thought of babbling back to your baby in a supermarket queue? As a new parent ...