Baby Sign Language Thread #3

[muddyfeet]

Second one of the day (after my first post)...she was in the bath, and signed hot. But she'd been in there 20 minutes. DH checked the water and it was too cold...he added hot water and she was very happy about it! Amazing how she has figured out how to use what she has to convey her needs.

[*Ali*]

I am sure Cadan was trying to sign potty today! We started putting him on the potty after meals 6 weeks ago and I always do the potty sign when we say the word. On 2 separate occasions today I thought he was trying to copy me and do the sign. The hand shapes weren't quite there but this is our first sign so it's very exciting for us. He even finished his BT BF and looked like he did the potty sign with no prompting. We always do potty next in the BT routine so I'm sure that's what he was saying. Oh I hope I'm not imagining things.

[alethiaperry]

Ali- very cool.  He could very well be making the association.  His signs will start to explode over the next few months.

[muddyfeet]

We were out. She signed potty. I didn't respond quickly enough for her, so she grabbed the potty seat and marched to the door that said "restroom". Scares me a bit, this one does...

[*Ali*]

That's great muddy feet.
I can't wait for the signs explosion!

[alethiaperry]

That's so funny.  Way to go.

[BareFootMomma]

Muddyfeet, I just literally LOL'd at your post! I could totally see my DD doing exactly that if I didn't respond to her sign fast enough.

[b_mum]

Hello,
I'm just joining in. I started signing "milk" with my DS when he was about 4 months and have added a few more basics in the past month. He is only 5 months, so not signing back for a while yet.
Thanks for the links, tips and stories!

[Khalam's Mama]

At my sister in law's yesterday K kept signing more but his looks more like he punches the other hand so the brother in law was alarmed when he asked for more drink and then did the sign like he threatening me if he didn't get his drink.
K also signs hot when things are cold.

[alethiaperry]

Lol.  My DS still signs more with one hand vigorously stabbing the other palm with his fingertips.  He started at 8 mos and he's nearly 2... he's only just now concentrating on doing it properly.

[Chicane]

Hey all - I just discovered this thread!

we've been signing since 6 months. DS is no 13 months and is yet to sign back but understands the signs i use constantly - drink, more, eat, bath, book, cat, dog, nappy, boob. That's about all we have right now, there are a few others that don't get used that much. He also seems to understand some words, for example, if I say 'is it time for booby?' without using the sign he gets very excited and starts to whine if I take too long.

we have one book - Baby Signs by Linda Acredeolo and Susan Goodwyn. It has some signs in the back but for the most part I am just making up the signs as I go along. There is probably some book/link suggestions somewhere here already but if you could re post or direct me to them i would be much appreciative

x

[alethiaperry]

We love the "Baby signing time" videos here.  Also, we have a book of baby sign, with 250 words, as well as I reference the website ASL browser.  Don't know what EU has to offer... Signs are different in the UK, so the videos and websites I use would be of no help to you!  sorry.

[*Ali*]

I find this website useful. Did you want BSL Chicane?
http://www.itvbabysign.com/video-sign-guide

DS doesn't actually do any signs consistently but yesterday I was sure he was trying to copy my bath sign only using one hand. And he did a "ba" sound alongside it. And when I do more he often claps and makes the "mma" sound as if he is starting to say the word more. I feel it won't be long before he can do a sign or two.

[Chicane]

Thanks Gals

Ali - that site is ace. i think its all I will need. I've been making up most things and was running out of ideas!

cheers
xo

[*Ali*]

I like to use the BSL as it will be handy if he ever wants to communicate with others who do baby sign that have used it.