Later

To sign later, take your dominant hand and start with an 'L'-sign, with your index finger and thumb extend at right angles. Take your non-dominant hand and hold it up flat, facing your 'L' hand, with your 'L' hand's thumb sticking to the palm of your other hand. Hold your non-dominant, open flat hand steady as you pivot your 'L' hand 90 degrees, over and down.

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Teaching your baby to learn to wait for something is an important developmental skill. When your child makes a request, use the later sign to let them know you have heard them, but they need to wait for a few minutes before you will attend to them.

3 Responses to “Later”

Laura March 30th, 2020

Hi! Would you recommend using the sign for “later” to indicate “soon”? E.g. “Papa is coming home soon.” if not, what sign would you recommend for “soon”? Thanks!

ADMIN – Hi Laura,

I have used both, later and soon. Given the grasp of time with babies both would mean in the future.

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CECILE October 23rd, 2019

Hello
Many thanks for your website.
I’m from France and I’m trying to speak english with my 14 months old daughter. I also use ASL for babysign and she loves it !
I’m wondering how we sign AFTER ? Is is the same sign as LATER ?
Thank you for your answer
Cheers
Cecile

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- Lila October 28th, 2019
  
  After is not the same as later. The proper way to sign After in regards to time is:
  
  Place both hands in front of your chest with the palm of your dominant hand touching the back of your other hand with your palms facing your chest. For the actual sign you will then move your dominate hand forward while your other hand remains stationary.
  
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