We enrolled Kai into his first sign language class when he was 4 months old. He couldn’t sit up yet so it was quite tricky to hold him while singing and signing to him. I loved it though! After that class finished we re-enrolled for another 10 weeks. Honestly, the songs were a little tired for me but it was nice to practice for a designated hour every week. Around 9 or so months Kai gave me a little joy by signing milk once or twice. After that we hit a dry spell for about 3 months. I continued to sign to him but had talked myself down by thinking that he wouldn’t sign to me and that’s okay. I continued to sign the eating basics; eat, milk, more, drink and all done. Around 13 months is when he started signing all done to me. After that day, it’s been more and more signs everyday.
Kai signing more, a real favorite for him.
At, 15 1/2 months he signs everyday. Milk, more, thank you, all done, and want are all daily occurrences. I love it!
Happy signing. 
Tags: baby, Baby Sign Language
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Forgot to mention that when Dave and I watched Kai several weeks ago, I almost jumped out of my skin when he signed “more” and “enough”! Awesome! And when I tell my friends, they think it is just the greatest! Who would have thought of such a skill for a hearing person but Kai’s mother, the one and only Brandy!
Thanks Mary! Wait until you see Kai sign “want,” it is so cute because he makes a little noise too.
Cool brandy! Good job. U r such a good mom! Is there a book or website that teaches that or do u need a class to really get it? Xxoo
I agree, Casey, Brandy is a terrific mom and I’m thankful she is the mother of my grandson!
Thanks Waterman! I try really hard to be a good mama but it’s definitely a new adventure everyday for me.
I have the Baby Sign Language book and DVD by Garcia but haven’t read it or watched it yet. It came with a great laminated poster full of signs with pictures that we do use a lot though. I was too obsessed with reading about the sleep schedule for the first year to read anything else. I loved the sign language classes because it was such a fun way to learn. I still sing some of the songs daily. I think the DVD & book would work great too and heard the Garcia book was the best. Kai is almost 16 months and learning new signs every week so it’s been a blast for our family.
How are you and your sweet baby?! I hope you guys are having a ball! Guess who I bumped into at a Starbucks in Hood River yesterday?? Kelly Mattson and her 3 daughters! It’s a small world. Can’t wait to bump into you! xo