Category Archives: Baby Signing Q&A

When Will A Baby Catch On To Signing? ~ Chris

If you start signing to your baby at 11 months and follow the program, then your baby will sign back within 2-8 weeks depending on your level of commitment.  Babies that start earlier might take a full 8 weeks, while … Continue reading

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What Happens If Baby Won’t Sign Back? ~ Chris

Occasionally some parents run into issues with regards to having baby pick up signing.  On very rare occasion, this is due to an actual physical problem with the child.  This is, however, only the case in a small fraction of … Continue reading

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The Signing Explosion ~ Chris

At 15 months my son reached his signing explosion (see actually data above).  In fact, there was a time when we literally ran out of signs-on-the-go.  We weren’t working on anything and yet it was clear that he was interested … Continue reading

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Signing Clarity ~ Chris

It’s often the case that a signing baby uses the same or similar signs to mean different things.  As your baby develops, his motor coordination is constantly paying catch up to his desires.  However, signs that appear similar shouldn’t be … Continue reading

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Will We Continue With Baby Signing When Our Baby Is Fully Verbal? ~ Chris

Will we continue with baby signing when our baby is fully verbal?  This is a question we, both have been asked, and have considered independently.  However, the answer has yet to be answered – time will tell.  I will say … Continue reading

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