OHbaby! Forums : Baby sign language https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:57:47 +0000 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:44:33 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15561 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Baby sign language : Love it! Laura hasn&#039;t signed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=344084&title=baby-sign-language#344084 Author: AN E
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Posted: 03 April 2008 at 9:44pm

Love it! Laura hasn't signed back to me yet, but knows milk, drink (from sippy cup) and cat.
I know that she understands because when I ask her if she wants a drink (and sign) she looks around for her cup, and cracks up laughing when I pick it up and give it too her. Also when I ask "Where is the cat?" and sign, she looks around on the floor until she sees the cat. It's so cute
We had a lady from Baby talk come and speak at Plunket, and then I brought the book and have just used that.]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:44:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=344084&title=baby-sign-language#344084 <![CDATA[Baby sign language : Thats who we did the course through...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=343326&title=baby-sign-language#343326 Author: Kellz
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Posted: 03 April 2008 at 11:59am

Thats who we did the course through too. We havent adopted it as full-on as the kids they use for examples in the course, but Isla does know quite a few signs, and it definatly helps. She is very keen to learn new things, and often points to new things until we tell her what they are and show her a sign for it and talk about whatever it is with her!]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:59:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=343326&title=baby-sign-language#343326 <![CDATA[Baby sign language : After all your positive feedback...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=343199&title=baby-sign-language#343199 Author: Alanismum
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Posted: 03 April 2008 at 8:53am

After all your positive feedback I decided to go to the class. It was last night and I can only recommend it.
It's such a great concept that should enable our babies to communicate with us long before they can speak. I will certainly give it a go and try to teach Alani some signs.

This is their website: www.baby-talk.co.nz]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:53:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=343199&title=baby-sign-language#343199 <![CDATA[Baby sign language : I went to The Parenting Place...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=343126&title=baby-sign-language#343126 Author: sunnyhoney
Subject: 15561
Posted: 02 April 2008 at 11:01pm

I went to The Parenting Place one and recommend it to get you started.]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:01:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=343126&title=baby-sign-language#343126 <![CDATA[Baby sign language : Thanks for the bump Kellz For...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=342611&title=baby-sign-language#342611 Author: Snickerdoodle
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Posted: 02 April 2008 at 5:17pm

Thanks for the bump Kellz

For you guys interested, there's a piece on Breakfast tomorrow morning on it.
I'll be checking it out
]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:17:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=342611&title=baby-sign-language#342611 <![CDATA[Baby sign language : Thanks guys, that&#039;s great!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=342555&title=baby-sign-language#342555 Author: kabe
Subject: 15561
Posted: 02 April 2008 at 4:04pm

Thanks guys, that's great!]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:04:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=342555&title=baby-sign-language#342555 <![CDATA[Baby sign language : The Parenting Place (Greenlane)...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=342517&title=baby-sign-language#342517 Author: arohanui
Subject: 15561
Posted: 02 April 2008 at 3:28pm

The Parenting Place (Greenlane) has a seminar on it. Next one is Mon 7 April ]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:28:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=342517&title=baby-sign-language#342517 <![CDATA[Baby sign language : We are doing a workshop in someones...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=342514&title=baby-sign-language#342514 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 15561
Posted: 02 April 2008 at 3:27pm

We are doing a workshop in someones home. We got a group of 6 couples together (from our AN group) that were all keen and the people that run it will do a workshop especially for you.

Check out http://www.baby-talk.co.nz/

 

]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:27:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=342514&title=baby-sign-language#342514 <![CDATA[Baby sign language : Whereabouts are classes being...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=342503&title=baby-sign-language#342503 Author: kabe
Subject: 15561
Posted: 02 April 2008 at 3:20pm

Whereabouts are classes being offered? Sounds interesting.]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:20:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=342503&title=baby-sign-language#342503 <![CDATA[Baby sign language : BUMP! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=342501&title=baby-sign-language#342501 Author: Kellz
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Posted: 02 April 2008 at 3:18pm

BUMP!]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:18:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=342501&title=baby-sign-language#342501 <![CDATA[Baby sign language : I&#039;m going to a class this...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=333572&title=baby-sign-language#333572 Author: sunnyhoney
Subject: 15561
Posted: 24 March 2008 at 4:55pm

I'm going to a class this week on it and can't wait to start with Joy!!]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:55:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=333572&title=baby-sign-language#333572 <![CDATA[Baby sign language : i think there are quite a few...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=333267&title=baby-sign-language#333267 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 15561
Posted: 24 March 2008 at 9:18am

i think there are quite a few books on it too... sounds like an awesome idea.]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:18:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=333267&title=baby-sign-language#333267 <![CDATA[Baby sign language : We have the Baby Eunstein sign...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=333223&title=baby-sign-language#333223 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 15561
Posted: 24 March 2008 at 2:43am

We have the Baby Eunstein sign language DVD but haven't really watched it enough for Gina to pick up the signs - it looks sooooo cool though I'd say go for it if you can find a good class]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:43:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=333223&title=baby-sign-language#333223 <![CDATA[Baby sign language : thunderwolves wrote:He tends...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=333009&title=baby-sign-language#333009 Author: Kellz
Subject: 15561
Posted: 23 March 2008 at 7:33pm

Originally posted by thunderwolves thunderwolves wrote:

He tends to make up signs now if he wants to say something and doesnt have the language, but he sticks with them, and the word usually follows very soon after.



Lol, we have some odd made up signs too Natalie!

I love Isla doing the sign for flower,..u hold your clasped hand up to your nose and sniff like you are holding a flower and smelling it,..she looks sooo funny! ]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:33:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=333009&title=baby-sign-language#333009 <![CDATA[Baby sign language : I have signed with Ethan since...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=333006&title=baby-sign-language#333006 Author: thunderwolves
Subject: 15561
Posted: 23 March 2008 at 7:28pm

I have signed with Ethan since he was about 4 months, never did a course in baby sign but had 3 years of special needs teacher aiding behind me. I thought it was awesome, he could sign sleep, drink, and food from a very early age and continues to sign now at 17 months. He tends to make up signs now if he wants to say something and doesnt have the language, but he sticks with them, and the word usually follows very soon after.

]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:28:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=333006&title=baby-sign-language#333006 <![CDATA[Baby sign language : I think its important to do a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=333002&title=baby-sign-language#333002 Author: Kellz
Subject: 15561
Posted: 23 March 2008 at 7:18pm

I think its important to do a course,..they teach u all the rules, like always saying the word along with the sign, so the signs are no replacing words, but enhancing them! Its been showen to actually encourage speech development, and not delay it at all! Kids that have learnt to express themselves with signing, pick up the concept of lauguage quicker too!]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:18:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=333002&title=baby-sign-language#333002 <![CDATA[Baby sign language : My best friend used it and thought...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=332948&title=baby-sign-language#332948 Author: DJ
Subject: 15561
Posted: 23 March 2008 at 4:45pm

My best friend used it and thought it saved heaps of tantrums because her DD could tell her what she wanted before she could talk.

Was very cute to watch her signing "more please" while on the swing.

The signing hasn't delayed her speach at all.

I am keen to do it, and have tried to find a class locally, but have had no luck so far.]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:45:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=332948&title=baby-sign-language#332948 <![CDATA[Baby sign language : I use the sign for milk, but that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=332884&title=baby-sign-language#332884 Author: miss
Subject: 15561
Posted: 23 March 2008 at 2:37pm

I use the sign for milk, but that is about it. Lily seems to be recognising it already so it will be interested to see what happens in terms of her using ti too.]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:37:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=332884&title=baby-sign-language#332884 <![CDATA[Baby sign language : i used to work with a special...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=332846&title=baby-sign-language#332846 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 15561
Posted: 23 March 2008 at 12:51pm

i used to work with a special needs boy who used it..was fab as he couldnt really speak and it helped both of us a lot..i will be teaching Ethan..must look into where i can go to a course.. ]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2008 12:51:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=332846&title=baby-sign-language#332846 <![CDATA[Baby sign language : Yep I have been to a seminar. We...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=332821&title=baby-sign-language#332821 Author: Kellz
Subject: 15561
Posted: 23 March 2008 at 12:12pm

Yep I have been to a seminar.
We didnt start teaching Isla the signs until she was about 12 months old. Started with animal signs- fish, elephant, bee,...she picked them up really quickly and loves learning more.
We arent hard out using them, but once she gets the hang of one, we introduce another. The bottle sign has been useful too. It definalty reduces her and our frustartion when trying to know what she wants!
I would recommend it!

]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2008 12:12:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=332821&title=baby-sign-language#332821 <![CDATA[Baby sign language : Our parents centre is offering...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=332812&title=baby-sign-language#332812 Author: Alanismum
Subject: 15561
Posted: 23 March 2008 at 11:56am

Our parents centre is offering a course in baby sign language. Apparently your baby can tell you what she wants by signing. It sounds interesting.
Anybody been to a baby sign language seminar?]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:56:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15561&PID=332812&title=baby-sign-language#332812