{"id":5353,"date":"2019-11-14T08:36:03","date_gmt":"2019-11-14T16:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/?p=5353"},"modified":"2021-01-07T06:23:04","modified_gmt":"2021-01-07T14:23:04","slug":"baby-sign-language-should-you-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/2019\/11\/14\/baby-sign-language-should-you-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby Sign Language: Should You Use It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5352 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/20287a-300x292.jpg\" alt=\"Baby sign language\" width=\"300\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/20287a-300x292.jpg 300w, https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/20287a-768x746.jpg 768w, https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/20287a.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>When it comes to whether you should use sign language to communicate with your baby, there isn&#8217;t a definitive yes or no. Opinions are basically split down the middle between those who support using it and those who think it\u2019s a fool\u2019s errand. That\u2019s why we thought it was important to offer both sides of the baby sign language debate to help you decide if it\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Highlights:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no definitive answer when it comes to using baby sign language &#8211; opinions are often split down the middle. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the pros and cons to help you decide if it\u2019s right for you:\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Pros of baby sign language:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Babies naturally learn gestures before verbal skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can help ease communication stress and frustration.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can help foster a stronger bond.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Cons of baby sign language:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process of teaching your baby to sign can be challenging.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be limiting. Unless the entire family learns to sign, it\u2019s only effective between a baby and a caregiver.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to be fully committed in order for it to work.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While baby sign language has a few drawbacks, research does <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that it\u2019s harmful or limits language development.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>What is Baby Sign Language?<\/h2>\n<p>Baby sign language is not the same form of sign language, such as ASL, that\u2019s used by the hearing impaired community. Baby sign language is a collection of manual gestures intended to help babies communicate, express needs, and identify objects. It\u2019s not meant to replace language, but offer a form of communication before infants are able to speak. Here\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6UrcyZ-QeiU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a demonstration of common baby signs<\/a> that can help you understand how it works.<\/p>\n<h2>Pros of Baby Sign Language<\/h2>\n<p>Here are a few significant points that support the use of baby sign language:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Babies learn gestures before verbal skills.<\/strong> Promoters of the use of baby sign language will suggest incorporating it between 4-6 months of age. This is a time when a baby will naturally be using gestures to express herself, making it easier to communicate before her verbal skills set in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Signing can ease stress and frustration<\/strong>. For an infant or toddler, it can be very frustrating to want to express an idea or ask for something when you can&#8217;t use the words for it yet. Signing can ease a lot of the communication tension and offer feelings of satisfaction and accomplishment when her message is received.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Signing can help foster a stronger bond.<\/strong> It&#8217;s no secret that communication is a core of child development. Connecting through sign language can help strengthen your bond with your little one and build trust.<\/p>\n<h2>Cons of Baby Sign Language<\/h2>\n<p>While attempting to use baby sign language has a few drawbacks, it\u2019s important to note that it\u2019s not considered harmful. Some feel that baby sign language can delay speech or halt language development, but there\u2019s no credible research that supports these claims. In fact, some studies show that it might increase language development, while other studies show no impact on language skills at all. At the end of the day, if you\u2019re interested in baby sign language, remember that it can\u2019t hurt to try.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what parents and caregivers report as common obstacles of baby sign language:<\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s not easy.<\/strong> When you\u2019re juggling the daily tasks of a parent or caregiver, time and energy are both sacred. When attempting to teach a baby sign language, you need both. Plus a lot of patience! Mastering a sign between you and your baby will feel very satisfying, but the process can be challenging.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s limited.<\/strong> If you do have the time, energy, and patience to teach your baby sign language, it\u2019s really only effective for the two of you. Grandparents, friends, or nannies that don\u2019t understand the signs and gestures might have a hard time communicating with her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It needs to be all or nothing<\/strong>. Anyone who has utilized baby sign language to communicate with a young child can tell you that you need to be fully committed in order for it to work. It\u2019s not something that you can do halfway. Many parents and caregivers have reported that they began the process of signing, and then gave up due to its demanding process. Plus, it can be even more problematic if the rest of the family isn\u2019t supportive.<\/p>\n<p>If you do want to try to use baby sign language, it\u2019s important to learn as much about the process as possible, be consistent, and try to get the whole family on board![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When it comes to whether you should use sign language to communicate with your baby, there isn&#8217;t a definitive yes or no. 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