Teaching baby sign language is a relatively new concept. It can be an additional form of your child care tasks. The ability to understand and communicate with your baby is something we often yearn for as parents and using simple sign language from an early age brings a host of other advantages.

* Using sign language reduces the frustration and tantrums that baby’s inability to communicate can provoke

* Children taught baby sign in infancy tend to develop superb language skills later on - including an increased ability to learn a second language

* Children who sign display a tendency to resolve problems with good communication, not tantrums

* Some signing babies actually speak EARLIER than those who don’t use sign

* Children who sign often develop a higher IQ

* Parents form deep, strong bonds with their signing children, based on satisfaction and trust - babies are more content, knowing their needs will be met

* In families where all children are taught to sign, the bond between siblings is great - particularly when older children are able to communicate with a baby brother or sister