What to Do If Baby Does Not Use Signs

If your baby is not signing back yet, the most important thing to do is keep signing consistently and give it more time.

If your baby is not signing back yet, the most important thing to do is keep signing consistently and give it more time.

Baby sign language is not working for most families for a handful of predictable, fixable reasons — not because the method itself is flawed.

The most common baby sign language mistakes parents make come down to a handful of predictable patterns: starting with too many signs at once, signing...

The most common baby sign language mistakes are signing without saying the word aloud, introducing too many signs at once, and turning the learning...

You teach baby sign language without flashcards by embedding signs directly into the moments your baby already cares about — meals, diaper changes, bath...

To use baby sign language daily, weave a small set of signs into the routines you already have — meals, diaper changes, bath time, bedtime, and play.

Most babies begin signing back after about two to eight weeks of consistent exposure, though the exact timeline depends on when you start and how often...

Practice baby sign language every day, woven into your normal routines, rather than setting aside dedicated training sessions. Experts at Pathways.

Most experts recommend starting with just four to five baby signs, then adding another four to five once your child has those down.

To teach baby sign language step by step, start with three to five core signs like "milk," "eat," "more," "all done," and "help," and pair each sign with...