Baby Sign Language and Early Education

Wouldn’t it be easier if you could ask baby why he’s crying rather than trying to guess? With sign language you can. In fact, your baby can begin to communicate with you from a very early age.

You can expect several benefits from teaching your child sign language including:

• The ability to communicate without talking before your child can speak.
• An increase in vocabulary.
• An increase in social skills.  
• A Strengthened bond.
  

The ability to communicate without talking before your child can speak

American Sign Language, or ASL can tremendously help you and baby communicate with one another. It works by providing baby with signals to use to refer to the world around him. He may already be using some of them! Many babies shake their head for “no” and wave to say goodbye before they can actually speak.

You can begin teaching your child to sign between the ages of 6 to 9 months. Many babies cry because they are frustrated. No one knows what he or she wants and they have no one of telling anyone! Sign language eliminates this frustration by giving parents a way to communicate with their kids, without using words. Less tantrums are thrown and baby and you are happier.

An increase in vocabulary

Utilizing ASL in this manner helps baby build a fuller vocabulary earlier, as you will be using signs for real words rather than “baby” words. This will reduce stress for everyone, parents and baby alike. Imagine a household where with a few signs you can simply ask baby why she’s crying, or what foods she likes.

An increase in social skills

Using ASL has also been shown to affect baby positively later in life. With an improved vocabulary and social skills, your child will be better equipped for life.

A strengthened bond

Plus, by teaching your child sign language, you will strengthen the bond between you and baby. No longer will your child feel frustrated when you cannot meet her needs. ASL even promotes a closer, healthier relationship.

To find out more about baby signing, visit: http://www.babysigns.com