If you are an expecting parent, time to get on the baby signing band wagon. I will offer you a few tips for using sign language with your new baby. There are educational experts out there now recommending sign language as a great way to boost a child's intelligence quota. So if you have some time on your hands grab a video and and book and get practicing your signing.

Tip #1. Learn first how to use sign language yourself.
Tip #2. Check out books and videos that can simplify the process.
Tip #3. Get together with other expecting parent's and practice, practice.

Congratulations on your new bundle of joy. By the age of 6 months your baby will likely be able to start signing with you. How exciting, knowing what your child wants before they can talk, because now they can sign and communicate their needs to you.

Practice signing with your baby simply at first using three or four items that you use on a regular basis: bottle, blanket, up, mama and da da are a good start.

Remember to say the word and then sign. Use videos, flash cards and books. Have gentle music playing in the background. Remember patience is not only a virtue but a key. Always be encouraging. Remember your raising a genius.

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