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Infant Communication

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Babies can learn to use hand signs before they can talk.

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Use hand signs with your baby to communicate with them.
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Benefits for using hand signs include:
  • Help you better understand your baby's needs
  • Increase your closeness with your baby
  • Improve your child's communication skills
  • Reduce your baby’s frustration
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Learn more here about using hand signs and commonly used baby signs.
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One creative and engaging video series that teaches hand signs for you and your baby is called Baby Signing Time for Ages 0-3. Check it out from your local library or on YouTube.​​​

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