Isn’t That Cute ~ Courtney

Although many people in the general public have heard of baby sign language, most folks still don’t recognize it when they see it.  The two signs that my baby uses most when out and about are MORE and THANK YOU.  People tend to think he’s clapping instead of asking for MORE.  Either way, he’s showing his appreciation, so I rarely correct them.  When he’s given something or told that he’s cute, I ask him to say THANK YOU.  Even though people hear me, they still usually believe he’s blowing them a kiss.  Again, it’s close enough!  If he wasn’t getting proper social feedback for his signs, I’d explain them, and sometimes I do anyway!