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What is Baby Signing?

Baby signs are a wonderful tool that helps parents communicate with their babies even before they can speak. By teaching simple hand gestures for everyday words like 'milk,' 'more,' and 'sleep,' babies can express their needs and thoughts long before they develop verbal skills. Signing not only reduces frustration but also strengthens the bond between you and your baby, supporting their early language development and emotional expression.

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The Gentle Benefits

More connection, less frustration.

Strengthens parent-child bond
Reduces frustration and tantrums
May boost cognitive skills
Encourages early communication

How It Works

A simple, natural process.

1

Sign Consistently

Use the sign while saying the word during the relevant activity. For example, sign 'milk' every time you offer milk.

2

Be Patient

It takes time for your baby to make the connection and develop the motor skills to sign back. Stay positive and keep it fun!

3

Celebrate!

When your baby signs for the first time, celebrate with smiles and praise! This positive reinforcement encourages them to do it again.

Essential Starter Signs

A few simple signs to begin your journey.

Illustration of the baby sign for 'milk'.
Milk
Illustration of the baby sign for 'more'.
More
Illustration of the baby sign for 'eat'.
Eat
Illustration of the baby sign for 'all done'.
All Done
Illustration of the baby sign for 'sleep'.
Sleep
Illustration of the baby sign for 'dad'.
Dad
Illustration of the baby sign for 'mom'.
Mom
Illustration of the baby sign for 'help'.
Help

Common Questions

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