M aybe you have been using baby sign language for some time or maybe this is new to you. Teaching your child sign language to help your child communicate. Explore this Baby Sign Language video. [This link will open in a new tab.] It includes 5 signs you can learn with your baby or child to make communication easier.
Children all learn to speak at different speeds. Between 12-24 months of age, your child will start to understand and use more words. If you have concerns about your child’s speech and communication, speak to your child’s health care provider or WIC counselor.
Below is a list of words that may be helpful for you and your child.
Foods
- Breastfeed
- Breastmilk
- Milk - Your child can use this for cow’s milk or breast milk
- Cold
- Eat/Food
- Hot
- Juice
- Water
Tools
Needs
Emotions
- Afraid
- Happy
- Nice
- Mad
- Sad
- Tired
Cues
- Finished (all done)
- Full
- Hungry
- More
- No
- Ready
- Stop
- Thirsty
- Want
- Yes
Common feeling phrases
- Thank You
- I love you
- Please
- Sorry
Sensory
- Clean
- Garbage
- Messy
- Sticky
- Wet