Sign Language

KatrinaR08

I am going to be doing sign language. I want to begin it sooner than later. Most sites say 6 months. Any moms on here do sign? When did you start?

minni_ash

I am a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing.  I also plan on teaching my baby sign language.  I am going to wait until my baby can sit up and has control of her hands. You can start signing to your baby earlier, but the baby isn't going to u

jobiann

My friend did it with her daughter and I love how she communicates even now at 16 months old. We will be doing it with DS but I need to get with my friend to see how she did it and when she started. Most sites I've looked at say to start at 6 months...

Jbosarge85

We've been getting the DVD Signing Time from the library. I like them they are geared to the kids but I've learned some good signs to teach her.

earlyspring1

Babies learn sign language the same way they learn spoken language. By hearing the same words repeatedly during their day to day lives. They understand the words before they can say them/sign them. With that in mind, I've been signing a few things for

pamelamelanie924

I just purchased a book on it yesterday and plan to try it. It says start at 6 months, but I'm going to start doing some basic signs now just so she gets used to it. 

pb_bride

I've started signing since DS was perhaps 2 months?  I know he won't be able to sign until much older, but what's the harm in starting early?  I only do about 5 signs: Mommy, all done, milk, more, sleep

morrkim

I've been trying to show her the signs since maybe 3 months, but not on a regular basis yet.  I want to, but I keep forgetting.  I am a special Ed teacher and try to use some signs with my students.

kerbear135

We are planning to teach her sign language.  Babysignlanguage.com recommends starting between 6-8 months, but to make it habit for myself, I've been signing "Mommy" and "Daddy" for a couple of months now...once she shows any signs of trying to mimic

RissKay

minni_ash:

I am a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing.  I also plan on teaching my baby sign language.  I am goi

albjag

we started at 3 mos- I just sign 'diaper' and 'milk'

I will add more signs like 'more', all done, mommy, daddy, sleep probably when he's 6 mos old

mysmarthands.com is a great site to learn signs

 

rickysgirl325

my baby is 3 months old and even though she can't "do" the signs yet I still do them to her. This way I get into the habit of doing them and I can have a refresher course on it too. She does seem to enjoy watching me do them  and she'll normally r

rickysgirl325

I like the idea of making a "game" out of it. Great Idea and I'll try that with my little one too.

laxkal23

I started signing with CJ at 3 months. Milk, more and finished. I just sign whenever I say the words, and while CJ obviously can't make signs yet I'm pretty sure he has a grasp of the milk sign because when I do it he will get all excited and nuzzle into

Stillharbor

Baby needs control of arms and hands.  Start with simple words you use all the time. I.e. more, food, mom, dad, etc...

tortuga47

I started pretty much right away. He obviously couldn't understand, but it got me into a routine.

portentosa

I started at 2 months. I'm half deaf and have always wanted to learn ASL myself, but never stuck with it. I hope this will be the kick in the pants I need, plus I'm super excited to communicate with DS!

I sign a few signs (mom, dad, dog, milk, d

ForeverEverAfter

I got a book from the library that says to start at 6 months. I plan to use milk, more, sleep and diaper now, and add to it when she shows readiness. If all she does is communicate milk I will be a happy camper. Right now everytime she makes a noise DH pa