Foreword xi
Robin Hansen
Preface xiii
Introducing the Baby Signs Program
1(14)
Is the Baby Signs Program Good for Babies?
3(2)
Benefits for You and Your Baby
5(8)
As Easy as Waving Bye-Bye
13(2)
The Baby Signs Program: Right for Every Family
15(16)
The Baby Signs All-ASL Program
16(6)
The Baby Signs ``Baby-Friendly'' Program
22(6)
More About Baby Creations
28(1)
A Program for Everyone
29(2)
Start Signing with Your Baby!
31(26)
When to Start Signing
31(1)
Is Your Baby Ready for Signs?
32(5)
How to Get Started: Ten Tips for Success
37(6)
Your Baby's Progress
43(3)
Differences Among Babies
46(4)
Enrich Your Baby's Signing Experience
50(5)
Keeping Your Eye on the Right Prize
55(2)
Signs, Signs, and More Signs
57(18)
Mealtime
59(2)
Bathtime
61(2)
Bedtime
63(2)
Getting Dressed
65(2)
At the Park
67(2)
Animals and Pets
69(4)
Choosing Signs to Teach
73(2)
Off and Running with Signs
75(18)
Here, There, and Everywhere
76(1)
Feelings Discovered
77(3)
First Metaphors
80(2)
Sign Sentences
82(2)
Potty Training with the Baby Signs Program
84(7)
Off and Running---in Different Directions
91(2)
From Signs to Speech
93(12)
A Dress Rehearsal for Talking
94(2)
Why Your Baby Wants to Talk
96(3)
The Transition to Speech
99(1)
Gone but Not Forgotten
100(3)
A Legacy of Love That Lasts a Lifetime
103(2)
Appendix A: Signing and Childcare: A Wonderful Partnership 105(8)
Appendix B: Further Research and Readings 113(10)
Appendix C: Baby Signs Dictionary 123(58)
Appendix D: Baby Signs Resources 181