Baby Sign Language

From Mommyplace.com WiKI Page

Teaching your baby to sign will allow them to communicate before they are physically and mentally able to communicate verbally. This allows you to better understand what your baby wants/needs and it also reduces their frustration level in communicating their needs and wants to you.

There are studies that show that babies who are taught to sign actually have richer vocabularies later in life. There are other benefits as well. Signtome.com [1] is a site that provides some good information. Wikipedia also has a good article on signing to babies and toddlers. [2]

Claims or concerns that babies/toddlers who are taught to sign actually develop verbal skills late seem to be untrue.

There are websites, classes, and materials you can buy in a variety of locations to help teach you how to teach your baby to sign.

Baby sign language classes are a fun activity to do with your baby. Most incorporate play and learning. They also are a great place to meet other Moms and children. You can go to google.com and search for classes in your area. Gymboree [3] offers classes.

Baby Sign Language Classes By City:

1) Signing Smart - Centennial, CO. [4]