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Baby Sign Language
Asked by C.W. from Madison
on November 19, 2008
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I would love to start my son on some baby sign language. Any good books or suggestions on how to get started with that? - He is 6 months.
Thanks!
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- My parents are deaf and I wanted to get my children started with sign language right from the get go. A cute video is Baby Wordsworth, part of the Baby Einstein serie...
- That's a great idea! There are some wonderful websites- I looked up 'colors' recently for teaching 4 yr. olds. I know a lot of people that mainly used it for eating i...
- Baby sign is a great one. I bought the whole kit, but you don't need to! Start by training yourself when baby is around 8-10 months, as it will be you that needs to be...
Baby Sign Language (No Hearing Issues, Just Language Capability Booster)
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on August 19, 2008
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Does anyone out there have experience with baby sign language for healthy babies? I've heard of it and I know there are tons of videos on You Tube and other sites that...
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- We did it and it's awesome. My husband always says he doesn't know what we would do if we didn't have it, it really helps them show you what they need and eliminates ...
- Hello M., I do baby sign language with my 15 month old daughter who also does not have any hearing issues and such. Although she is starting to talk a lot, it still ...
- Hi! I have taken a baby sign language class with both my children and then used two videos as reinforcements and extensions to their class learnings: Baby Einstein "...
Baby Sign Language Meet-Up Groups
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on June 19, 2008
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Hello moms!
I have 12 month old that signed her first sign to us at age 10 months and now is up to about 40- 50 signs. We are so very proud of our lil munchkin and ...
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- My baby is only 2 months old, but I am definately interested in teaching him sign language. I don't know how old they have to be to start. I live in in NW Arlington......
- A., I actually teach the Baby Signs program in Arlington and Mansfield. I also have a meetup group that you are welcome to join. I periodically am the guest storytel...
- Here is one in Fort Worth http://babysigning.meetup.com/110/ - there may be others closer...just put "baby sign language" in meetup.com search with your zip code and i...
Baby Sign Language
Asked by A.H. from Houston
on March 24, 2008
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My child's daycare teachers say they don't do baby sign language.....but I swear my child just started signing to me.
She holds out her and and closes four fingers ...
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- signing with a young child is great! here are some places to get started.... http://www.weehands.com/dictionary.htm and http://www.signingtime.com/ look under fun st...
- I LOVE baby sign language! At 18mo, my dd still was not speaking much. I knew that my dh did not speak a word until he was 3urs old! I talk way too much to allow this ...
- My sister-in-law gave me a cd called Signing Time and I think it's on tv as well, PBS. It's very simple and well done, so check it out. I'm just now trying to teach ...
Baby Sign Language - What Age and Can Anyone Recommend a Class?
Asked by J.T. from Memphis
on August 1, 2007
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Has anyone taught their child baby sign language? Was it successful/helpful and if so, what is the best age to start? Are there any baby sign language classes in the M...
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- I would recommend the Baby Einstein Sign Language DVD. It only focuses on the things your child uses every day or does everyday. So, it would be helpful in relating to...
- Hi J., I'd think twice before you teach your baby sign language. My cousin and his wife did that with their son (who is now almost 3) and it took him a lot longer ...
- Start as soon as you can. I signed with all four of my kids. Some only had "please, thank you, milk & more" but some did more signs, like animals. I can't remember ...
Wanting to Teach Baby Sign Language.
Asked by B.G. from Indianapolis
on June 1, 2009
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I am wanting to teach my baby sign language, I know she cannot learn it quite yet ( she is only 3 months) but I am wanting to know what book/video to get. Does anyone ...
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- We started teaching our daughter sign language at 9 months. We used the Baby Einstein My First Signs video. It was wonderful. We would watch it together and do the sig...
- I actually teach Baby Signs classes in the Toledo area. I use the Baby Signs program because they are the original program that adapted ASL into Baby Signs. Check ou...
- Hi, B.. I think you could start now, just sign the basic signs as you speak (i.e.: water, food, drink, mom, dad, kitty, love you, big, little, happy, sad, tired, wh...
Baby Sign Language
Asked by A. from Chicago
on September 4, 2006
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I'm interested in taking a class on baby sign language. Does anyone know where classes are offered?
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- Hi A., I would agree w/ Naomi in getting the books or video tapes. You could spend less money and find a video tape that will teach you what you need to know. I h...
- Merit School of Music in the west loop has a baby sign class. www.meritmusic.org not all baby sign classes teach "fake signs," and if they do, so what? you're more...
- I would personally take out a few beginners books on asl and learn some basic signs like food, more, happy, sad, bed, good morning, etc. Then your child will know the ...
Baby Sign Language
Asked by L.H. from Allentown
on April 12, 2007
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I was reading about teaching/using sign language with babies but was wondering if anyone had tried it and how it was working?
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- L., I have three kids of my own and did sign with each one of them. Ibetween my first child and my second I worked at a daycare with kids from1 to 3 and taught sign wi...
- Hello L., My dad sent us Baby einstein's Baby's first Signs, for my daughter's first birthday. It is designed for you to interact with them. My daughter loves it. ...
- I have with my daughter and its awesome. I just borrowed a book from the library. We only do about 5 simple signs. I think they recommended starting with 3 signs at 6 ...
Teaching My Baby Sign Language
Asked by M.K. from Buffalo
on August 25, 2006
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I am looking for some feedback from other moms about teaching their kids sign language. My daughter is almost 8 months. She has Down's and has been diagnosed with exp...
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- I have read children as young as 9 months old can be taught simple signs and I have taken some classes on the subject as well. Sign language has always been an intere...
- M., abosolutey teach your child sign language!! We taught our grandson sign language and because he could communicate what he wanted and we understood, his frustra...
- I have a four year old austistic boy and when I got him at 19 months all he did was scream for everything and it was causing unbelieveable problems like getting kick o...
2 Yr Old Not Talking
Asked by L.S. from Harrisburg
on July 17, 2007
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My daughter is concerning me. She turned 2 in May and is not talking other than baby babble and saying mama, dada and yeah. I know all kids are different in their de...
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- She may need tube in her ears. One of my niece's had to have them put in to drain the fluid. She was unable to hear us properly. She would go & do what ever you asked ...
- Hi L.: I would highly recommend getting a copy of Dr Kenneth Bock's new book "Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism ADHD Asthma and Allergies". http://www.ama...
- Take her to a play area around other children her age everyday. Something like a babygym, or earily child development center. MOST of the time when a child won't tal...
