Benefits of using sign language with your baby
Here are some benefits of your baby learning just a few basic signs at home:
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Facilitates communication between baby and caregiver
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Strengthens bond between baby and caregiver
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Promotes brain development
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Babies who sign can communicate their needs earlier than those who use spoken communication alone.
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Allows your infant to initiate conversation
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Allows your infant to clearly communicate specific thoughts
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Gives your baby a strong sense self-sufficiency, independence, and confidence
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Lessens the pointing and 'unh' 'unh' that comes with pointing at objects
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Builds your baby's confidence
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Refines motor coordination and spatial reasoning skills
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Strengthens vocabulary and grammar skills
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Increases I.Q.
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Stimulates linguistic and literacy skills at very early age
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Signing children have an increased interest in books!
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Motivates your baby to speak earlier!
