Would baby sign language hinder my childs learning of a second (verbal) language?
When two or more languages are used at home, sign language is a great help. It helps children with the ‘building blocks’ required in understanding languages before the spoken word, and acts as a great visual aid (in learning both/all languages). Because signs are a visual interpretation of the meaning behind the word(s), it can help baby to connect words to meanings much more easily, thus speeding up the learning process. A good example is the sign for drink, where you “mime” holding a glass and raising it to your mouth. This is – of course – the same for all languages. When taching baby sign language alongside more than one spoken language, I advise you use only one set of signs whilst vocalising in both languages. Thus baby will learn that all 3 things have the same meaning. Baby sign language FAQ – Top My child is nearly 2 and still can’t talk! Will baby signing help or is it too late to start? It is never to late to sign with your pre-verbal child. Every child develops at there own
