Why should parents know Sign Language?

Infants can understand language before their vocal apparatus develops sufficiently to allow them to speak. Sign language can be taught as early as three months and with a few simple signs, a baby's life can be less stressful because they will be able to communicate many of their basic needs with ease; like I want milk, I need my diaper changed, I love you, I want more, etc.

Although it can be 'taught' to your baby at 3 months of age, you should not expect your baby to sign back to you until she or he is at least 8 months old.

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