Parents have recently discovered that babies can learn sign language even before they’re able to speak. Research has found that infants can learn American Sign Language (ASL) and can use it to communicate simple feeling and needs from a very young age. This can accelerate speech development, build cognitive skills and increase the bond between parent and child. There are classes available to teach parents the fundamentals of baby sign language. My Smart Hands offers online classes and has published an online dictionary for baby sign language.

See baby sign language in action in this YouTube video.