There’s a reason that hand shape, thumbs and pinkies extended, other fingers tucked in, became the symbol of California surfer dudes. Play Baby Sign Language play card – Mama Natural Rub your hands vertically up and down your torso. Get Your BSL Cheat Sheet, Click Here Bath Baby Sign Language bath card – Mama Naturalįorm both hands into fists, then imagine an old washboard, or scrubbing baby’s back. Form the shape with your hand and then shake it back and forth several times like you’re ringing a bell. Potty Baby Sign Language potty card – Mama NaturalĮver played, “I’ve got your nose,” with your baby? The same hand shape, thumb tucked between your first two fingers, is used to sign potty. Tuck it into a hook shape, then cross your hands at the wrists and switch them, top to bottom, several times. Curl the fingers of both hands into a ball, leaving your index finger out. Change Baby Sign Language change card – Mama Natural Then flip them out, so the palms face your baby. Hold both hands up at chest level, fingers extended and palms facing you. All Done Baby Sign Language all done card – Mama Natural Tap your fingers to your chin and then make the same motions as blowing a kiss. Thank You Baby Sign Language thank you card – Mama NaturalĪfter they’ve said “please,” reward them with your thanks. Simply press the palm of one hand flat against your chest and move it in a circular motion. When your baby has learned the signs for “eat,” “milk,” and “water,” you can move to asking them to say “please” before fulfilling their request. Please Baby Sign Language please card – Mama Natural The sign for water is done by making a “W” with your three middle fingers, pressing your pinkie and thumb together out of sight, and tapping your hand against your chin. Water Baby Sign Language water card – Mama Natural Make a fist with your hand, thumb facing you and fingers tucked behind your thumb, and open and close it as if milking a cow. If you’ve ever milked a cow, you’ll recognize the sign for “milk.” Think of milking an udder. Milk Baby Sign Language milk card – Mama Natural Think of your hand following the path that food makes. Press your palm flat against your chest, under your chin, and slide it down to your belly. Hungry Baby Sign Language hungry card – Mama Natural With the same hand shape used in the sign for “more,” turn your fingers to face the sky and tap them repeatedly against your lips. Eat Baby Sign Language eat card – Mama Natural It’s kind of like making an alligator mouth, only turned on its side. Then open and close your hands repeatedly with your thumbs turned towards your body. Keep your fingers straight and press your fingers to your thumbs. More Baby Sign Language more card – Mama Natural These words are very relevant to baby’s routine, so you’ll naturally use them often. Keep a smile on your face, and make sure that you’re holding your hands where baby can see them. Praise baby when they understand and/or repeat your actions. Keep your coolĭon’t expect your child to master this process over night-it’s a slow process. Once baby has mastered the initial 4-5 signs, then you can expand their vocabulary and add another 4-5 into the rotation. You might be tempted to try a different sign if baby isn’t picking up on the first signs you introduced, but it’s important to stick to the basics. Repeat those first few signs often-even if it doesn’t seem like baby is picking up on it. Start by introducing signs baby will frequently use, such as “more,” “milk,” “mom,” or “dad,” so you’ll have ample opportunities to use those signs. What are the activities and objects that baby does or sees on a regular basis? Start there. Most babies are developmentally ready for parents to begin signing around four months, though baby won’t likely be able to sign back until they’re seven to nine months old. Your baby’s eyesight and motor skills have to be developed enough for them to observe and participate. Get free updates on baby’s first year! – Free Updates on First Year Sign me up!
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