Top 10 Baby Signs
Being in tune with your baby is probably an underrated attribute a parent can have, but when you're vibing with your baby, you reduce baby stress and ultimately, the stress on yourself as well.
This all begins with communication and being able to understand what your baby's needs. Baby signing (baby sign language/ ASL) is just another tool for your baby to show you what they need at an early age. See below for our Top 10 Baby Signs!
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More - Gather your fingers together on both hands. Tap them together several times.
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Please - Place your hand onto your chest. Move your hand in a circular motion several times.
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All Done - Open both hands with your palms facing towards you. Twist your wrist quickly with palms facing away.
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Food - Gather your fingers together. Tap your mouth several times.
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Milk - Open and close your hand, as if squeezing.
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Water - Form a "w" with your index, middle and ring finger. Tap your chin twice, leading with your index finger (finger nails to the side).
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Potty - Close your hand into a fist with your thumb sticking between your index and middle fingers. Twist your wrist several times.
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Wait - Open both hands with your palms facing up. Wiggle your fingers several times.
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Thank You/ You're Welcome - Place your hand with your fingertips towards your chin. Move your hand away from your chin and slightly down, ending with palm facing up.
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Hot - Form a "c" with your hand and place the palm side near your mouth. Twist your wrist to face the palm side away from you, as if you're removing something hot from your mouth.
* Pointing - This is a great tool as well. Although not an official American Sign Language, the great thing about baby signing is that any sign that is helpful to you and your baby is accepted! Pointing is a perfect example to help your little one express what they want, without having to learn that specific spoken word.
What signs are your baby showing? Share with us your favorite sign!
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