If you read my blog at all, you know that I am huge proponent of Baby Signing. I taught Bean how to sign as an infant, and it was very effective for us. In fact, it amazed me to see his little hands and arms moving, purposefully, to communicate to ME — well before he was speaking any recognizable words. Therefore, I am also working on signing with Bun, hoping for the same (if not better) results. Since I am an old pro at ASL. Ok, not really, but I wanted to say that anyway.There is a book out for people who want a little help and guidance when it comes to signing with your baby: Baby Signing 1-2-3 by Nancy Cadjan. Maybe you don’t know how to start, what technique to use, or even the signs themselves. This book has it all. In a super-friendly format with lots of illustrations and not too much text. I particularly like how she talks about the fact that babies who know how to sign will continue to do so even after they begin to talk (enter: Bean). Makes me feel real good about the work I have done with him. The book is organized in stages corresponding with your baby’s age. And like any good reference book there is an appendix in the back. You can find illustrations of common signs, and developmental stages by age – among other things.
Overall, this is a cute and helpful book. Anyone who wants to sign with their baby might want to check it out.
