Introduction ix
Part I The Basics
1 An Introduction to Baby Sign Language
3(10)
2 The Benefits of Teaching Children Sign Language
13(31)
3 A Baby's Developmental Milestones
44(21)
Part II Laura's Step-by-Step Guide
4 Step 1: Good to Go? Recognizing Readiness
65(8)
5 Step 2: Milk, More, Eat. Getting Started
73(18)
6 Step 3: More Cheese. Branching Out
91(15)
7 Bumps in the Road
106(9)
8 Activities
115(28)
Part III The Dictionary
143(152)
Acknowledgments 295(1)
Resources 296(2)
References 298(3)
Index 301