GETTING STARTED:

Whether you know a bit of sign language, you are fluent in ASL, or you are not even sure what signing with babies is all about - our getting started tips, along with our edutainment DVD will give you a great start to communicate with your child using sign language.

QUICK TIPS:

• Start with feeding signs, top 4 signs: Milk, Eat, More, Finished
• Start sign language with infants between 4-12 months of age.
• 12 months and up still learn sign easily, and will produce the signs at a faster rate.
• Don’t force it. If baby is not in the mood right now, come back to it later.
• Be consistent and repetitive.
• Watch the MIMIC ME DVD together (of course)
• Show enthusiasm and confirmation when they try signing to you.
• Pay attention - their first variation of the sign will look a bit different.
• If your baby is hearing, always speak and sign together.
• Buy, borrow, or rent a video camera. When they do start signing back to you… its touching and amazing!