One of the best ways to encourage new moms and dads to use baby sign language is through sharing the testimony of other parents, learning about their successes and their struggles. We are so fortunate to have many friends who have generously shared their baby sign language journey. Meet Vidah. Vidah Mia is Veronica’s little baby girl and here is her story:
“Vidah Mía is a 16 month old baby girl. She is the youngest of 3 children (my first, my husband’s 3rd). We started using Baby sign language premium package last March, when she was 12 months old. Repetition of the signs while vocalizing the words has been the strategy that has helped us. Initially we started using words she would be exposed too frequently, such as water, milk, mom, dad, more, diaper, etc. She has learned very quickly, so we started introducing new signs as she was growing up with things that were more fun, like airplane, slide, etc. Not only she has been able to communicate her needs to us with consistency and on time, avoiding stressfull crying or screaming on her part… But also it has helped us identify things she loves, like animals. Also it has helped us have her communicate with her siblings and grandparents, who live miles away from us. They have been learning as well as we have, which makes our conversations via facetime more fun and with lots of things to talk about. Vidah has demonstrated to learn how to vocalize words faster than we expected.. Plus she is learning 3 lamguages at the same time (Spanish, English and Signing), which we are sure will open many doors for her in the future.
As for challenges, it does consume time and effort, specially with words that you dont use frequently. But, we only see it as qn opportunity to develop and grow, not only her, but us as parents. Organizations skills, patience skills, teaching skills, learning a new language as well. Just making it part of our daily activities has been a good strategy”.
Thank you Veronica for keeping us abreast of her progress. It has been a pleasure to watch her grow and learn. We can’t wait for our next update.
If you are ready to start communicating with your baby we encourage you to take advantage of our collection of digital and printed resources.
The Standard Baby Sign Language Kit, bundles together everything you need to get started with signing in one box, at a steep discount. The kit includes: (1) Baby Sign Language Guide Book; (2) Baby Sign Language Dictionary: (3) Baby Sign Language Flash Cards; and (4) Baby Sign Language Wall Chart.
Baby Sign Language Guide Book shows you how to teach your child how to sign. The book begins with a Quick Start Guide that will teach you your first signs and having you ready to sign in 30 minutes. As your baby progresses, you can delve into more advanced topics like combining signs to make phrases, using props, and transitioning to speech. (Regularly $19.95)
Baby Sign Language Dictionary contains over 600 signs including the most common words, the alphabet and numbers. The dictionary helps you expand your child’s vocabulary, and has the breadth of coverage that lets you follow any child’s natural interests. Each sign is illustrated with two or more diagrams, showing you the starting position, the ending position, and intermediate motion. This makes learning new signs easy. (Regularly $19.95)
Baby Sign Language Flash Cards include 52 sturdy board (4×6 inches) flash cards, covering a variety of basic signs. The flash cards allow you to teach words, such as animal names, that Baby is not exposed to in everyday life. The face of the flash cards shows the word and image for the child. The back of the flash cards show how the sign is performed, a handy reminder for the adult. (Regularly $24.95)
Baby Sign Language Wall Chart includes 22 basic signs, and makes a handy reminder for caregivers. The Baby Sign Language Wall Chart covers basic signs, like eat, drink, and sleep. Hang the poster in Baby’s Nursery to help babysitters, or other occasional caregivers learn and decode the most commonly used baby signs. (Regularly $9.95)
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Baby Sign Language Guide Book
Learn the best techniques for effectively teaching baby sign language. Including:
• Quick Start Guide – learn the first 10 signs and the basic principles required to start teaching your baby to sign (Chapter 1).
• Advanced Teaching Methods – use teaching aids like books, flash cards, and toys to keep lessons interesting and challenging (Chapter 5).
• Phrases – teach your baby to combine signs and communicate more complex thoughts (Chapter 6).
• Taming the Terrible Twos – reduce frustration and tantrums by enabling your toddler to communicate (Chapter 7).
• Transitioning to Speech – use sign language to expedite and improve speech development (Chapter 8).
Sarah learned her first 10 signs at six month and it made our lives much easier. Instead of screaming, she could tell us when she was hungry, thirsty, or tired. She learned another 50 signs by nine months and that was a blast. Now she is talking much earlier than the other children in her preschool and we think it is because of her signing.
We can’t imagine missing out on all the little things she shared with baby sign language. Thank You!
