You can begin introducing signs as early as you want, but studies show that babies as young as six months old can remember and recognise a sign. By eight months, some children are able to imitate gestures or communicate using simple one-word signs.
Keep eye contact as you sign and say the word out loud, using the sign in direct context, for example sign ‘dog’ when you see a dog in real life or in a book, and repeat the sign every time you see the animal.
It’s very likely that your child will invent their own signs or use variations of a sign you use. If they do, that’s fine. Keep using the ‘official’ sign and let them do their sign.
Using sign language as a pre-verbal aid is all about the joy of communicating, not about them ‘getting it right’.
Auckland - New Zealand
- Free Shipping on all NZ orders over $149
- Orders under $149 are charged at a flat rate of NZ $8.95
- Please allow 2-4 working days for delivery on stocked items
- Some rural shipping charges may apply
The rest of New Zealand
- Free Shipping on all NZ orders over $149
- Orders under $149 are charged at a flat rate of NZ $8.95
- Please allow 2-7 working days for delivery on stocked items
- Some rural shipping charges may apply
Australia
- Free Shipping on all Australian orders over $249
- Orders under $249 are charged at a flat rate of NZ $19.95
- All orders to Australia are sent via tracked shipped
- DHL EXPRESS is also an option with live rates at check out.
The Rest of the World - We ship worldwide!
For all other countries please see rates at check out or refer to our shipping policy for more information.
