Category Archives: Baby Sign Language Techniques

Using Incorrect Words In Baby Sign Language – Substituting Words ~ Chris

Many parents get into bad habits and instead of using the correct words for things, use made up words.  For example, parents might use “num-nums” or “din-dins” for food or “bah bah” for bottle.  Some will also replace certain body … Continue reading

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Seconds To Learn A Sign ~ Chris

There was a time when it took literally seconds for my son to pick up a sign.  I’m not trying to brag because I don’t think my experience is extraordinary at all.  This signing explosion is just an alignment with … Continue reading

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Social Baby Sign Language ~Chris

Unfortunately while our worlds are becoming more global and connected, we’re also becoming less central.  Usually this involves living at a distance to our families and friends.  Thankfully we can communicate through various media, but even this is no substitute … Continue reading

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To Start Signing You Don’t Need Prior Experience ~ Chris

Many parents fear that teaching their baby to sign requires that attend special classes and invest significantly in study materials.  They also fear that it will take too much time out of their day. This couldn’t be further from the … Continue reading

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How Much HELP A Toddler Needs ~ Chris

One of the signs you should definitely teach your toddler is the sign for HELP.  There’s probably no sign that will be more important to your 16-18 month old baby than this one.  At this time your guy is learning … Continue reading

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