12 Sign Language Words for Baby

Here are the symbols for 12 common words so you can communicate with your baby even before she starts to talk.
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The thumb and index finger come together at the upper lip and move outward and away from the face, as if sliding whiskers throughout the fingers. (Can use one or both hands.)

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Melissaprestia wrote:

When should I start teaching her sign language?

3/29/2011 02:48:07 PM Report Abuse
JenelleSherry wrote:

michelle check this out

8/4/2010 09:29:56 PM Report Abuse
twyla.kimbrouth wrote:

i am a mother with a child a girl

1/1/2010 02:39:41 PM Report Abuse
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