Using sign language with your baby gives you a peek into his thoughts, which helps cement your bond, says Michelle Macias, M.D., chair of the section on developmental and behavioral pediatrics for ...

If basic sign language can help babies use their hands to better express themselves at as early as 8 or 9 months, it can mean the bridging of this otherwise months-long communication gap.

A: Baby sign language is a trend that seems to have real staying power. Signing with babies is based on the simple observation that children can be taught to use their hands to "talk" long before ...

Baby Sign Language with all infants, but she said parents should never force their child to use it. She said parents should use signs for certain "key words" while speaking or reading to their child.

They may be too young to speak, but toddlers in California have joined the growing numbers of hearing babies who are learning sign language to tell their parents what they are thinking.

Baby Sign Language May Boost IQ. By ABC News. February 22, 2005, 9:44 AM. Feb. 22, 2005 -- -- If you're a parent, you probably remember the very first time your baby waved hello to you.

Susan says a tip to start implementing baby sign language is don't try until they're at least 6 months old. Start with just one or two signs until they get the hang of them and then add more.