How Can I Teach a Baby Sign Language??

I am impressed with all of the good information you have been given. The Baby Signs book is terrific. I use signs/gestures with all of my early talkers and non-talkers as a Pediatric Speech Pathologist. It definitely promotes language development in typical and delayed children. As far as making sure that your baby makes the connection between the word and sign make sure that you prompt the sign/word before giving them the wanted item/response. For example, if your child wants to be picked up, wait until they lift their arms on their own or with your help, before lifting them up. With consistency, they will be showing you they want up very quickly. Try using the gestures/signs as part of the songs you are doing with your baby. Hand-over-hand works great. Some signs need to be modified for your baby to be able to use them. This is fine since at this point you and your baby are the only ones that will really need to understand the signs being used. Don't worry about making sure that your baby knows one sign before introducing the next one. We certainly do not do this in teaching them oral language. Keep a list of the words and signs that your baby knows and uses. You will be happily surprised by his rate of development. If you have any concerns, please have you child evaluated by a pediatric speech/language pathologist.