Comments for Babies-Sign-Language

Comment on How to: sign language and babies? by Bozz Mozz

Bozz Mozz — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:26:59 +0000

I didn’t use a book, because I know sign, but as an experienced user I wanted to throw in that it was one of the greatest things I did as the mom to an infant. They are capable of communicating! We did basic survival words like cookie, milk, happy, please, mommy, etc. The more words I taught them, the less whining and frustration they released… which is what they’ll do if they have something to say and no way to say it!

It’s also not at all frustrating. I didn’t ask them to repeat anything back to me. But everytime I said "milk" I said it verbally and in sign at the same time. In no time at all they would do it back to me when they wanted milk. Good luck, it’s a great decision.References :

Comment on How to: sign language and babies? by Librachild

Librachild — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:21:59 +0000

Mysmarthands.com This is a great website to learn more about getting started with baby sign language. There are links so you can download movies for $2 each (this is WAY cheaper than everything else I found) and you can watch the founders daughter show off her skills (free). They have a facebook page and they have established classes around the country for moms and babies learning sign language. My daughter is 5 months and I am planning on teaching her some sign language also. PS. I hear that this helps ease some of the frustration for a toddler when they cannot vocally communicate what they need.
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My own search for more information on baby sign language.

Comment on How to: sign language and babies? by rugrats06

rugrats06 — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:03:59 +0000

you can go to ASLPro.com they show words and clips on basic words to start you off and it really does work! my son who is 3 cant talk and has a Development delay so his speech therapist suggested to to use Sign language so he can communicate with us simple words like "open" "more" "please" "thank-you" "all done" "apple" "mine" and it really help him ALOT! he would get frustrated and angry and cry b/c we didn't know what he wanted...plus i think its just great for kids to learn another language even if its signing, and my other little kids are learning it as well!! GO FOR IT!!
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Comment on How to: sign language and babies? by Due June 11 w/ Baby # 2

Due June 11 w/ Baby # 2 — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:20:59 +0000

I taught my daughter please, thank you, and more. I just showed her the sign then took her hand and did it for her. Then every time we told her to say it we did it to. She caught on pretty quick and it was very helpful. good luck!
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Mommy to Madison 18 months 27 weeks pregnat with a Boy

Comment on Babies and Sign Language? by MJ

MJ — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:12:59 +0000

Hi yes it works! We taught our son and he signed "doggie" at 5 months old. After that, he began signing ‘eat’, ‘hungry’, ‘drink’, etc.

Due to signing, he/we had NO TERRIBLE TWO’S.

HUGE List of Benefits using Baby Sign Language at: http://www.babysignbenefits.com

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Comment on Babies and Sign Language? by josi

josi — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:56:59 +0000

I started signing with my daughter when she was around 6 months, and she started signing back at 10 months. Babies do understand it before they are able to sign back though. She is 12.5 months and is always picking up new signs. So far, they are mostly to do with food or eating. "More" and "all done" are really helpful with mealtime to know she is eating enough. I think it works. Babies can understand so much before they can talk, and this helps them to communicate. You can find pretty much any sign you’d want to use by searching for "ASL" and the word.

http://www.signingbaby.com/main/References :

Comment on How to: sign language and babies? by Alexis

Alexis — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:53:59 +0000

Hey,
I bought my DVDs from here there great. Good luck!!!

http://www.signingtime.com/

How can Signing Time help your children?
Would you like to communicate with your child before they can talk?
Do you want to increase your child’s reading and language abilities?
Scientific studies suggest that "typical" children who learn to sign:

have higher IQ scores
are better adjusted
read at an earlier age
Many parents observe that by learning to communicate earlier, the "terrible twos" are not so terrible—children can use a sign instead of throwing a tantrum to express their needs.References :

Comment on How to: sign language and babies? by BoSox27

BoSox27 — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:29:59 +0000

I recommend Baby Signs: How To Talk With Your Baby Before Your Baby Can Talk by Lisa Acredolo and Susan Goodwyn. My sister – in – law, who is also a speech pathologist, recommended it to me when my son was born. He was signing by 6 months old, and I strongly believe that it enhanced his verbal skills.References :

Comment on Babies and Sign Language? by KaSS

KaSS — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:20:59 +0000

I'm an American Sign Language major, and for a research paper, I focused on my adopted baby brother who is now 8 months old (adopted at 1 month). I used signs to back up my spoken word and actions with him, and now he's able to use them to communicate. For example: If I'm eating something, he'll sign the word "FOOD". He can also sign: MORE, DIRTY, YES, PLEASE... I've found that learning these signs helps him to understand how language works. In comparison to my cousin, who is a 9 month old female without ASL knowledge, my brother asks for food before he cries because of hunger and uses sign language to get our attention. He enjoys the reaction he gets from other adults when he signs which seems to motivate him to learn and use sign.
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Comment on Babies and Sign Language? by auranna76

auranna76 — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:01:59 +0000

yes! for sure!! my 13 month old uses signs all the time like help me, more, milk , eat...i wish i'd known about it when my other kids were babies!!here's a link that i use..http://www.signwithme.com/002_browse_signs.asp hope it helps u
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Comment on How to: sign language and babies? by Vicky

Vicky — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:45:59 +0000

There’s this kids program on cbeebies. The guy Justin signs everything. Watching that could be a fun way to learn.

Heres a link to the website.References : http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/somethingspecial/signs/

Comment on How to: sign language and babies? by Savannah W

Savannah W — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:34:59 +0000

I worked at a daycare for 2 years and we always used sign language, it made it so much easier. The kids were able to tell me things they wanted when they couldnt say it verbally. It always teaches manners at an early age. Signing "please" was our big one! There are tons of books out there for you to look into! I highly recommend it
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Comment on How to: sign language and babies? by Pandacandygirl

Pandacandygirl — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:24:59 +0000

That's a good idea. Babies become smarter and faster learners if you teach them to sign. Some even end up signing before they can talk. There are many signing shows and books. Go to your library and check some out.
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Comment on what are you thoughts on baby sign language and how early to start? by lisalisarussell

lisalisarussell — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:22:59 +0000

do a google search for "baby signs" see if your library has the book. It's not too early to start using signs like mommy, milk, goodnight, etc.
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Comment on what are you thoughts on baby sign language and how early to start? by trehuginhipee

trehuginhipee — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:32:59 +0000

You’re right about the fact that the motor skills to sign start sooner than the vocal ability. You can start right now. There is an artical that I read about children of deaf parents and when the parents do "baby-babble" in sign language, the babies tend to do actual handmovements that represent sign language. It’s pretty neat. I would start with signs for milk, or more, bed, eat, food, drink, light, tree, and animal signs, something you could do with her on a daily basis. I woulndn’t worry about confusing her with too many signs, because it’s practice for you as well. When you use them every day, you’ll get used to using signs all of the time and also you will memorize the signs so you won’t have to think about it when you’re trying really hard to actually teach her…right now you’re just exposing her, and she will eventually catch on. It may be a few months before she actually uses a sign, but she will start to understand before she can use them.References :