Baby sign language
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Topic: Baby sign language
Posted By: Lucky1
Subject: Baby sign language
Date Posted: 01 February 2009 at 7:39pm
Hi there, I am looking into this baby sign language.i have found that there is a nz based sign language called Baby Talk has any one tried this out? Thanks
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Posted By: McPloppy
Date Posted: 01 February 2009 at 8:06pm
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i did this with DS four years ago and only used a few signs as he was an early talker...well worth it though.
Milk, more and help is what we used. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: sophie00
Date Posted: 01 February 2009 at 8:37pm
| Hi. Am waiting paitiently for my baby to arrive! However my very good friend is signing with her daughter who is just over 1 and it is so cool - and extremely cute! I am constantly watching her when they visit to see what new signs she has. What courses are available? Has anyone done one? |
Posted By: Lucky1
Date Posted: 01 February 2009 at 10:18pm
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Hi. I haven't done my one yet.I have been looking on net and have come across babytalk nz .they have workshops all over nz. this one looks like its better for me because of the nz based signs that they use.have a look at website. i hope (fingers crossed) to carry it on later too for my self as well as baby if they want to. let me know how you get on.What a wonderful tool it will be to communicate so early!!!
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Posted By: Siananigan
Date Posted: 02 February 2009 at 8:22am
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I found this website but I think it is american based.
http://babystrology.com/baby-learning/baby-sign-language/ |
Posted By: LeahandJoel
Date Posted: 02 February 2009 at 9:22am
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You can buy the cards from Trademe that show the different signs, we had the lady who started it come to a coffee group and talk to us and show us a few different examples, most babies do a version of signs anyway. leah was doing at least 5 very similar to what she was showing us for the same things,. Keep meaning to get a card to do it with joel but never get around to it........of to TM now -------------  
 
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Posted By: sunnyhoney
Date Posted: 02 February 2009 at 1:52pm
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Yep, we have done it with Joy since she was about 6 months. I love being able to communicate with her as her words aren't quite there yet. And she knows I understand her which must be cool for her too.
Definitely worth giving it a go and highly recommend babytalk.nz. They have all the resources and courses available but it is quite easy to get the main book read up and then start teaching the signs in the back. Good luck, enjoy it if you get into it. I do! ------------- Mum to: Joy Emily 1.05am 27/09/07 7lb 3oz Austin Paul 12.47pm 18/04/10 10lb 8oz |
Posted By: sophie00
Date Posted: 02 February 2009 at 9:15pm
| Have just checked out the baby talk website and can't believe they have a coach in my area! Should I wait til baby is born or go now? Thanks Lucky1, good reference. Big plus that its NZ based sign too. |
Posted By: ClareB
Date Posted: 08 February 2009 at 4:58pm
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I checked out the website and have looked at a few book we are keen to try it thanks for the info ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 08 February 2009 at 7:39pm
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We did the course and found it really good. Started using it when Eva was about 6 months. She started signing back at about 8 months. Is amazing how quickly they pick it up. I highly recommend it. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: Lulu
Date Posted: 11 February 2009 at 9:34pm
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We use some basic signs - milk, eat, dog, cat, rain, wind (as in breeze). It is good, especially the milk and eat signs as sometimes I misread her requirements, but now she lets me know what she needs. ------------- Lou http://www.babysfirstsite.com"> 
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Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 11 February 2009 at 11:11pm
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I dont much about baby sign but I saw this baby a few weeks ago who came into clinic and it was amazing the signs he knew.. I was so facinated but it all that we spend time going thru all the signs her knew and a few he made up as well..... It was awesome watching. BTW the baby was 9mths old and fantastic at baby sign... Im still in awe |
Posted By: james
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 7:20am
9mts wow james does a veriso of sign to help with his talking it relly has helped him ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |