22633 985 Parenting & Family Baby Care Sign Language For Babies true Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:46:44 -0700 /system/videos/2/33/26/02/22633.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, parenting, family, child How To Teach Your Baby Sign Language http://www.howcast.com/videos/22633-How-To-Teach-Your-Baby-Sign-Language http://www.howcast.com/videos/22633-How-To-Teach-Your-Baby-Sign-Language/edit approved 136 480 360 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=22633"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=22633" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 21 theprohouse http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/22633/Picture_7_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 17098 false false false 42875 1 20 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/22633/20.jpg Get an ASL dictionary Get an American Sign Language dictionary, or look up certain words online.

]]> 42876 2 25 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/22633/25.jpg Start signing Start signing to your baby when he is six months old so he can begin making associations between your gestures and his needs. Say the word as you sign it.

]]> 42877 3 36 Tip Repeat the word and the sign as often as you can during the interaction; babies need the repetition in order to learn.

]]> 42878 4 42 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/22633/42.jpg Begin with bottle Let’s begin with “bottle.” Show the baby his bottle and then hold your hand in front of you, palm side up, and mimic placing a cup on it with your other hand.

]]> 42879 5 53 Tip Help the baby make the sign himself by guiding his hands with yours.

]]> 42880 6 58 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/22633/58.jpg Teach sign for “milk” If you’re breast-feeding exclusively, teach him the sign for “milk” – simply open and close your fist several times, like you’re milking a cow.

]]> 42884 7 60 Tip Use sign language consistently or not at all. Your baby won’t learn unless you repeat the sign every time the corresponding action takes place.

]]> 42881 8 67 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/22633/67.jpg Show him how to ask for “more” food Tell him to ask for more by raising your hands in front of you and touching and untouching your fingertips.

]]> 42882 9 73 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/22633/73.jpg Help him tell you he’s thirsty Help him tell you he’s thirsty by making the sign for “drink.” Just pretend there’s a cup in your hand and tip it toward your mouth.

]]> 42883 10 91 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/22633/91.jpg Speed up potty training Speed up potty training by making the sign for “toilet” when you catch him peeing or pooping. Just put your thumb between your first two fingers and shake your hand back and forth.

]]> 42885 11 101 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/22633/101.jpg Help baby communicate that he’s sleepy Help baby communicate that he’s sleepy before he gets fussy. Every time you put him to bed, hold your right hand in front of your face, fingers spread and palm facing toward you. Then move your hand down toward your chin as you bring all your fingers together.

]]> 42886 12 116 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/22633/116.jpg Enjoy the perks Enjoy the perks of being able to communicate with your baby – less frustration on his part means fewer crying jags for you to deal with!

]]> 42887 13 125 Fact Research has shown that although babies are unable to speak at six months, they have the ability by that age to use and understand language.

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