| Parenting brings with it more trials than simply | | | | and demonstrate its sign as well. Start with key |
| getting up for nighttime feedings and changing | | | | terms such as milk, food, bathroom and thirst, as |
| dirty diapers. Parents also must respond to upset | | | | well as other important words. |
| and frustrated babies who are unable to | | | | Articulate the word as gestures are made, and |
| communicate their needs and wants. Young | | | | keep gesturing in the same way each time the |
| children typically do not talk prior to reaching the | | | | child views the particular item or participates in |
| age of ten months and even then, they are | | | | the action. |
| restricted to just a few simple words that do not | | | | Should the child react positively to signing, begin |
| express the majority of their needs and thoughts. | | | | introducing vibrant books and photos to aid them |
| Once they have shown curiosity about their | | | | in learning additional signs. Babies able to conquer |
| surroundings, babies are prepared to begin learning | | | | signing before they turn three are likely to |
| sign language. Can you retain your baby's | | | | possess a greater vocabulary than their peers. |
| attention for a period longer than ten seconds? | | | | The communication skills your child will possess |
| Will your child look in your direction after dropping | | | | down the road will be greatly heightened by |
| a toy or losing something in which they are | | | | teaching them baby sign language. If you remain |
| interested? Can the child complete hand gestures | | | | dedicated to these techniques, your child will |
| and has he or she demonstrated achievement in | | | | possess the wherewithal to communicate the |
| other motor skill areas? A child who has the ability | | | | majority of his or her needs and interests. That |
| to mimic their parents' gestures may indeed be | | | | ability lessens the sense of frustration that |
| prepared to learn sign language. | | | | otherwise might be felt by both you and your |
| After making the decision to instruct your child in | | | | baby. |
| sign language, it is best to begin gradually. Refrain | | | | You will need a fair degree of patience to teach |
| from introducing a large number of gestures at | | | | sign language to your very young child. However, |
| any given time. That might result in confusion. | | | | if you succeed, you will find everyday life to be |
| Begin gesturing toward items such as cups or | | | | much more enjoyable for everyone in your |
| food items so that you will be able to point to it | | | | family. |