Baby Sign

Soter1

Anyone planning on doing this? I was with an 18mos old this weekend and it was AMAZING the communication that went on between her and her mom, she has been signing since about 7-8 months.  That sold me.  She would even say please when she asked for things.  She did use her other words too but it was soooo cool.

ABMcKinney

We have started, but just with "Mommy" and "Daddy". We'll gradually increase how much we sign to him, although I tend to sign a lot when I'm around him.

ashley0616

Nope. I'm hoping Olivia will learn how to actually say please, thank you, etc. I think I can teach manners as well as how to speak without using sign language. But that's just me, I nannied a boy who signed and it was neat and all, just not for us. ~A

MrsGo4Hockeychick

Yes. My nephew signs, and he's much happier because he has a way of telling us what he wants. Plus, he's already so polite because even at this age he can tell people please and thank you!

perfectpair1275

I work in a day care/preschool and we teach the children in the infant room and the next room up (12-18months) baby signs.  It was so cool to see them use them... their favorite is always "More" :-)

soon2bawalker

i plan on doing it, im still trying to do some research though

Soter1

well la te da Ashely....I didn't think this was a flameful post   Obvisouly we will be teaching real vocabulary but at that age the average child can only say 20-30 words and with this you can extend their vocabulary so much.  Plus, it is a neat skill to have as you age, specially if you have deaf realatives, which we do have.....

monkey520

I want to sign us up for the classs, but I think when I looked I have to wait till we are 7 months. But I do think it is an excellent way to communicate. I am excited to take the class.

mattnlinz03

We are doing this with DS.  We started at 4 months with milk, mom and dad.  I saw him just this past weekend doing the sign for milk.  Not in context, but he was doing it.  I can't wait to teach him more.

Soter1

so exciting Matt! classes are a good idea.

iHeartJoe

Absolutely! It can really help younger babes to feel less frustrated bc they're able to communicate their needs. I did it with some of my nanny kids and it was an incredible experience! We used the Signing Time dvds, which are a totally fun and easy way to start out!

ugabrat@yahoo.com

We are planning on doing this. I am trying to research and find the best way to go about teaching him to sign. I know a little but it will be a learning experience for DH and I also. We are looking forward to starting it within the next month.

Soter1

I just scored a dvd on ebay for $5!