My First Baby Signs

Babies have a lot to say! My First Baby Signs introduces ten of the most popular signs and provides parents a place to begin. Once baby waves bye–bye, the possibilities are endless. Baby signing is easy and natural. Infants and toddlers can learn how to say what they need, what they see, and even what they feel long before their vocal chords are developed enough to let them use actual words. Both books include the most popular signs and provide parents a place to begin ‘talking‘ with their little one from the start. In this revolutionary breakthrough in parent

Long before they're able to talk, babies have a whole lot to say! Widen their world with this delightful modern classic—a must-have for growing families and a perfect baby shower or new-baby gift. With this adorable board book of essential signs, babies and toddlers can easily learn how to communicate their needs, wants, and feelings and even make basic observations with a simple gesture. Studies show that babies who use sign language feel less frustrated, throw fewer tantrums, and often learn to talk more easily. Just point to a sign in the book, say the word while making the sign, and the baby will soon be signing. Communicating a wet diaper or a hungry belly, asking for help or saying "all done" becomes as easy as waving hello or good-bye. And these are just a few of the thirteen signs inside this small and adorably illustrated board book, perfect for little hands and minds to grasp.

Contains over forty key words based on American Sign Language.

"Featuring ASL signs plus fun songs and activities"--Cover.

Illustrations of babies and toddlers demonstrate forty-eight signs from American Sign Language for both wild and domestic animals. On board pages.

The Essential Parenting Guide- NOW COMPLETELY UPDATED AND EXPANDED! In 1982, child development experts Linda Acredolo, Ph.D., and Susan Goodwyn, Ph.D., discovered that babies can communicate with simple signs-even before they're able to talk. The result: Baby Signs, the groundbreaking technique that has changed parenting forever. Now, with the widespread popularity of signing with hearing babies and new and exciting research findings to report, the authors have completely revised and expanded Baby Signs to create this indispensable new edition. Featuring an American Sign Language approach, as well as a set of “baby-friendly” alternatives, this comprehensive new program offers all the information any parent needs to join the hundreds of thousands of families around the world who are using Baby Signs to help their children communicate their “joys and fears without tears.” (Newsweek) Inside you will find . . . An expanded dictionary with easy-to-follow photos of 150 ASL signs along with a set of 35 “baby-friendly” alternatives New research showing the benefits of Baby Signs for children's emotional development, for the parent-child relationship, and for reducing frustration and aggression in childcare settings Information to help parents use the magic of Baby Signs to meet the challenges of potty training (as seen on CBS's The Doctors) Real-life stories of parents achieving both stunning and heartwarming communication breakthroughs with their children

The complete resource for communicating with your baby! Whether you're new to signing with your baby or looking to expand both of your vocabularies, The Complete Guide to Baby Sign Language--from TinySigns® founder Lane Rebelo--makes it a snap. Featuring more than 200 American Sign Language (ASL) signs, this book will have you and your little one signing up a storm. Infants and toddlers can use sign language well before they can speak, offering an exciting opportunity for the two of you to communicate in deeper and more complete ways. Start things off with baby sign language essentials--like "eat," "more," and "all done"--then move on to more complex ideas--like different foods, the outside world, opposites, and emotions. The Complete Guide to Baby Sign Language includes: Songs and activities-- Incorporate baby sign language into everyday fun and master advanced signing concepts. Fully illustrated--Detailed illustrations simplify the learning process and make sure both of you are signing perfectly. Advanced tips--Get helpful advice and practical tools (including memory tips and baby sign approximations) that show how easy teaching your baby sign language it can be. Discover a new way to truly connect with your baby using The Complete Guide to Baby Sign Language.

Learn simple sign language alongside baby with this adorable introduction to sixteen key signs. There's a point in baby's development that all parents recognize: Baby knows what she wants, but just can't say the words quite yet. Simple sign language for some of the most common words and phrases helps parents and caregivers bridge the communication gap with little ones. Baby Signs: All Done! features adorable illustrations of diverse babies in different situations modeling simple signs that will help familiarize baby with key words and phrases. Also included is a detailed walk-through for parents showing how to correctly model the sign. Featuring sixteen easy-to-learn signs ranging from ways to communicate needs ("more," "milk," "sleep") to expressions of gratitude and love ("thank you," "hug," and "I love you"), this read-together book will open worlds of communication between baby and parent.