If you are a highly engaged parent chances are your baby is already on top of the basics of sign language. For most little ones the basics comes down to the signs that will help them communicate basic needs and reduce frustration as it relates to nutrition, rest and emotional feedback. By the time they are one year old many babies will have mastered signs like more and milk.
But why stop with the basics? Communicational needs evolve based on trends and specific lifestyles. Join us as we explore ten awesome trendy signs your baby needs to learn ASAP.
IPad
Let’s get started with this super popular baby sign. You may or may not decide to use technology during early developmental stages. Regardless of the path you choose to follow chances are your little one will be curious about your devices.
You can find the dictionary entry for IPad in baby sign language here and you can print the IPad flash card here.
Avocado
The first English-language mention of avocado was by Sir Henry Sloane in 1696, but avocados have been around for thousands of years. In the last decade avocados have had a resurgence in popularity and have become a staple item at most households. Super versatile and useful as a baby food that provides healthy fats the avocado is a baby sign that invites your little ones to develop food preferences early on. Many experts recommend avocado as part of the baby-led weaning process.
You can find the dictionary entry for avocado here and you can print the Avocado flash card here.
Don’t Hit
Terrible twos are just around the corner. Many new parents are surprised when their little ones resort to violence to express their emotions. Learning the sign for don’t hit equips the parent with a discreet way to communicate with their toddler in social settings. This is a favorite of parents with little ones attending daycare.
You can find the dictionary entry for don’t hit here and you can print the don’t hit flash card here.
Earphones
If you are raising a technologically savvy and musically inclined baby sooner or later they will embrace headphones for private listening. You will be thankful for this sign during long road trips where your preferences in background sound may not be perfectly aligned with the needs of your baby.
You can find the dictionary entry for earphones here and you can print the earphones flash card here.
Bacon
Foodies rejoice. If you are raising your little one to embrace all manner of tasty food and bacon is at the top of your list you don’t want to miss this sign.
You can find the dictionary entry for bacon here and you can print the earphones flash card here.
