1. What is Babble Buddy?

Babble Buddy is a plush toy which plays from a library of pre-recorded sounds or captures and plays back sounds made by the infant to enhance cooing and babbling, critical phases of language learning.

2. What is "cooing and babbling?"

Infants begin cooing typically around 2-3 months but can occur earlier.  These sounds resemble vowels like a, e, or o and can be extended or a complex series of vowels - "aaaaeeeeoooo." Babbling begins around 6 months with better jaw control and the production of consonants.

3. Is there evidence that Babble Buddy will be effective?

Yes. Infants respond positively to their own or other infant's babbling and cooing. This enhances their speech development.

4. How will the money you raise be used? 

The engineer with whom we've contracted budgeted $50,000 for the final engineering phase and prototype production.

5. Can I keep track of your progress?

Yes. The GoFundMe page will provide updates on the progress of the project.