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What parent, at one time or another, hasn't held their crying, fussing infant and wondered, if only she could tell me what she needed. If you're a part of the growing movement of parents who teach their infants Baby Sign Language, then you already know you can communicate through simple signing gestures.
Using American Sign Language, a parent or caregiver can begin teaching a baby as young as 6 months simple signs for commonly used terms such as "more," "drink," "sleep," "eat," and "thank you." Use the signs consistently, and in two to three months, your baby will likely begin to signal what he needs or desires.
Some parents worry that the use of signing may diminish or...
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MySmartHands Baby Signing Videos
Laura Berg's great short videos instructing how to teach various signs to your child.
October 17, 2008
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Signing at Home with Baby
Baby Sign Language Guide- Great for 1st teacher moms ;) Instant Access.
July 15, 2008
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Baby Sign Language
An introduction to benefits of using baby sign language
June 28, 2008
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I have found that these videos are a great resource for helping to teach your little one sign language. my son is picking up everything just by watching the baby signing time videos. they use little kids and they do the signs along after... read more
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It all started with my niece. She was extremely premature and as a result was in intervention/occupational training till she was three. The therapists all agreed that even though they were unsure if she was or wasn't deaf, that sign will... read moreNot Acceptable?