baby sign language

Even before babies start talking, they are already busy using all kinds of gestures. Research shows that children can communicate through gestures from as early as 6 months, while speech only develops between 12 and 18 months. Gebaren voor Baby’s was developed especially for parents and caregivers who want to communicate with their little one during this phase as well. With carefully designed sign cards based on Dutch Sign Language, this Dutch brand offers parents and caregivers a natural way to understand their little one without words.

By learning to sign together with your little one, even the very youngest can express themselves. Whether they are happy, hungry, or afraid of something, with Gebaren voor Baby’s you will understand what your baby is trying to tell you. This ensures that you can respond well to your little one's needs and reduces frustration on both sides. Moreover, children learn at an early age that the most important people in their lives are truly listening to them. This builds confidence, strengthens the bond between parent and child, and has a positive effect on the child's self-esteem.

Gebaren voor Baby’s also helps young children on their way in the area of language development. Research by the American National Institutes of Health shows that children who learn to sign at a young age have a clear linguistic and cognitive advantage at age four compared to children who have not learned sign language. Children who learned to sign as babies start talking earlier and develop a broad vocabulary more quickly.

The sign cards from Gebaren voor Baby’s are also useful for children who are just starting to babble. Because children who have just said their first words cannot immediately express themselves fully. During this period too, the sign cards provide pleasant support in the communication between parent and child.