The Truth About Baby Sign Language (Facts Every Parent Should Know)

Baby sign language has recently exploded in popularity, but is it really beneficial? Or are there downsides that make it not worth it?

If you're considering teaching your baby sign language, this video will help you make that decision.

There are many claims around baby signing such as that it will accelerate language development, help with bonding, reduce frustration, and more...

But there are also several claims around the downsides, including delaying language development because babies don't need to speak to communicate, increased frustration, and increased stress on parents.

But which of these are true, and which are completely false? And how does it all balance out when making a decision whether or not to teach your baby how to sign?

The answers are all in this video for you :).

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References:
Fitzpatrick, E. M., Thibert, J., Grandpierre, V., & Johnston, J. C. (2014). How HANDy are baby signs? A systematic review of the impact of gestural communication on typically developing, hearing infants under the age of 36 months. First Language, 34 (6), 486-509.

Howlett, N., Kirk, E., & Pine, K. J. (2011). Does ‘wanting the best’ create more stress? The link between baby sign classes and maternal anxiety. Infant and Child Development, 20 (4), 437-445.

Kirk, E., Howlett, N., Pine, K. J., & Fletcher, B. (2013). To sign or not to sign? The impact of encouraging infants to gesture on infant language and maternal mind‐mindedness. Child Development, 84 (2), 574-590.


00:00 - 01:32 : Does Baby Signing Reduce Frustrations and Tantrums?
01:33 - 02:35 : Does Baby Signing Build Better Parent-Child Relationship?
02:36 - 03:52 : Will Teaching Baby Sign Help Your Baby Start Talking Earlier?


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