what are you thoughts on baby sign language and how early to start?
I have a 4 month old baby girl and i heard that baby sign language can help motor skills move along quicker.It will also cause less frustration to you and your baby because they can get their point across even if they cant talk.what are your thoughts and do you think its to early for me to start with my daughter?
it’s FABULOUS! sign language IS a language and can be used later in life if they have deaf friends or family.
i have used it with ALL my kids. it’s so cool when I’m feeding my daughter and i ask her if she wants more, while doing the sign…she tells me “more” or “no” in sign language..or she uses her sign for “juice” if she wants something to drink.
we also use the signs for book, play,dog,brother,mom,dad,yes and hungry.
it’s very cool!
my daughter is 15 months old. my sons are 11 and 9…and they use the sign language w/her as well.
I’m currently pregnant..and i will continue to use sign language.
i DO stop using the sign language at 2 yrs of age and focus more on the verbal communication, otherwise they tend to prefer sign language to talking…but other than that, it’s a great communication tool to use w/your little one.
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