Teaching Baby Sign Language

Here's Faith at 10 months telling me she wants some "Milk". Learn the 3 most important signs you can show your baby here.

Aren't there days when you would do anything to find out what exactly your baby is trying to tell you?

Baby: Waah!"
You: "What's the matter, sweetie, do you want some milk?"
Baby: "Waaaah!"
You: "...Uh... Are you sleepy?"
Baby: "Waaaaaaah!"
You: "Is that new tooth causing you pain?"
Baby: "Waaaaaaaaaaaah!"

And the guessing game continues!

Enter Baby Sign Language.

Baby: (Shows you the baby sign language for milk)
You: "Oh, so you want some milk? Here it is..."

Ahh bliss!

Here's the theory behind teaching Baby Sign Language... Babies have control over their hands long before they can speak. By teaching baby sign language to your little one (as early as eight months) he will be able to communicate to you using hand gestures.

If you think about it, it makes perfect sense.

After all, you've probably already introduced your baby to signs without even realizing it. Signs like...

• Waving (for hello and bye-bye)
• Shaking head (for 'no')
• Nodding head (for 'yes')
• Blowing kisses
• Pointing

These are all common signs that all babies pick up quickly. Teaching Baby Sign Language signs to communicate with your child can be that simple.

Whatsmore, researchers say that babies who sign are less frustrated since they have a way of expressing their wants and needs. Simply put, they cry less.

Woohoo!

But even more amazingly, babies who are taught a few simple signs

• Speak earlier than non-signers
• Experience less frustration
• Develop larger vocabularies
• Become better readers
• Have higher IQ's *at least 10-12 points higher)
  

So are you and your baby ready to learn this hand-y skill? Read on...

The 3 First Signs to Teach Your Baby
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Teaching Baby Sign Language Games and Activities
Here are some games and activities that can encourage your baby to learn baby signs language more effectively.

My Personal Experience with Baby Sign Language
I was sceptical at first but now I'm a baby sign language convert. Here's why.