Best Age to Start Baby Sign Language

The best age to start baby sign language is between 6 and 9 months old. At this stage, most infants have developed enough motor control to begin imitating...
Answers to the most common parent and educator questions about baby sign language and toddler ASL – when to start, when to stop, whether it delays speech, how to handle resistance, and what to do when signs do not stick. Practical, evidence-based guidance.

The best age to start baby sign language is between 6 and 9 months old. At this stage, most infants have developed enough motor control to begin imitating...

Most babies are ready to begin learning sign language between 6 and 9 months of age, though you can start introducing signs even earlier.