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Baby Sign Language

May 14, 2021
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Posted by Lauren Rodych-Eberle

Let’s talk Baby Sign Language (BSL)! I’m going to tell you my non-expert experience using BSL with my baby girl.

Why Use Baby Sign Language?

The reason I’ve chosen to incorporate baby sign language into my days with C is that I’ve wanted another way to communicate with her before she can fully verbalize what she wants and needs. I have never used BSL as a replacement of speech, but rather in addition. 

How to Incorporate BSL?

Every single day, we sign. Some daily signs are: milk, hungry, water, all done, diaper, walk, outside, nap, bath, eat, music, book, please, and thank you. 

Let’s say I was going to get Collins water. I would sign AND say “Water…Collins, would you like some water?” There I have already signed and said the word twice. Then as I’m handing her the water, I would say, “Water! Here is your water.” Now, I’ve signed and said the word another two times. The repetition C is getting from signing and saying is immensely impactful!  

When to Start Signing?

I started using signs when C was about 4 months of age, especially with signs like “milk” and “diaper”, partly so I could get in the habit of doing them myself. She joined in and started signing “milk” herself by before 6-months of age. By 9-months, she was also able to do “all done,” “hungry,” and “more.” Take note that sometimes babies cannot do a sign perfectly, so watch for them ‘trying’ to do that sign!  

BSL Resources

I think it’s also important to remember to not get discouraged if your baby is taking longer to learn. In the Baby Signing Bible (which I love for adults), the author talks about how one of her kids signed at 6-months, and the other at 11-months. Regardless of age, it’s a helpful way for children to communicate, even once they master verbal communication – for example, they could sign “help” when they are far away from you at the playground, or they could sign “I love you” heading into school…[I sign that one out my car window to my parents all the time as I’m driving away…<3] 

Consistency is Key!

I started with quite a few signs right from the get-go, so I could learn along with Collins, and like I said, make it a habit. Consistency is key! I told you some of the daily signs we do, but we also incorporate the alphabet, animals, foods, “swim,” “help,” “piano,” “toilet.” At around 1-year-old, Collins started signing “please,” and that became very helpful for me to see she needed assistance with something! Even though C is speaking some words, BSL is still such a great addition to speech.

A book I have love reading to C, which has also helped me, is Sign Me Up for a Happy Home. 

Also, YouTube is a great resource to check individual signs in action! And, take a peek at Signing Time!

This is a skill I’m so grateful we’ve worked on from such a young age, and I know it will do wonders for us in years to come. 

May 14, 2021
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While taking Conscious Parenting Coaching, I had t While taking Conscious Parenting Coaching, I had to be coached as well, and a lot of my takeaways were affirmations that I will now continue to say to myself constantly. 

“Just because I can, doesn’t mean I should.” “It’s okay to let go.” “Investment in help benefits the whole family system.” Always a work in progress. 

Do you have an affirmation you’re whispering in your own ear lately?!

#leparentcoaching
How Deacon feels about his first Playoffs…🐙 How Deacon feels about his first Playoffs…🐙
Playoffs in Seattle. Go Kraken🐙 Playoffs in Seattle. Go Kraken🐙
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Throwback to little C starting solids at about the Throwback to little C starting solids at about the same age D is now. 

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Is there anything you want me to talk about baby-led weaning wise as we go about our food journey?! And if not, just tell me what food you think D should try ASAP!!
“You’re worthy of being nourished.” I’ve “You’re worthy of being nourished.”

I’ve been extra in love with affirmations lately, and if this is one you need, read that again…🤍
Happy 17 year anniversary from the first time I to Happy 17 year anniversary from the first time I told J to stop talking and kiss me…🤣

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