Then you can encourage use, but don t be pushy or overly expectant. Every child learns and responds in a different way at a different pace. Enforcing the use of signs doesn t help the child feel more comfortable with using them. Just as your child s spoken vocabulary will grow, you need to make sure that their signing vocabulary grows as well. This fosters learning and keeps signing fresh and fun.
Kids love new information.
You ll find that once your baby realizes she is communicating, she ll be hungry for more words. You ll also find many uses for signs as your kids grow up. Being able to communicate silently is priceless. While on the phone, at the theater or out of earshot signs often come in handy. So get started today.