Human Growth and Development / Unit 3 HGD 0368 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Baby Signing
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The idea
Baby signing teaches infants simple signs for basic needs, which they can use at six to eight months, and may reduce fussiness.
In practice
A seven-month-old signing "more" at mealtime before speaking any words.
Where people slip
The misconception is that baby signing boosts language development. Research does not show that it enhances language or cognition.
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