baby sign language book, is it a good gift?

When my son was little, sign language was not something anyone suggested for babies. If they had, I might have tried that...because I do believe he was trying to communicate way before he could speak. But I have seen baby sign language in use. Last year, a bunch of people from our church got together for dinner at a new restaurant. One couple who attended had a 6 month old baby who used sign language. While her mother was feeding her, she was also talking to someone nearby and when Mom didn't give the baby more food quickly enough, the baby's hands were busy in front of her face. When I asked the mom what she was doing, she explained that was the sign for food. I was fascinated at how much that baby could communicate with her parents through using her hands. When they spoke to her, they used both words and signs, so she could learn the words. But she was able to talk back with her hands. What a great idea! I think a baby sign language book would be an awesome gift.

my children are grown w/kids of their own. they have so much more for babies than they had when mine were born. i think u are very kind to worry about your godchild like u seem to. you will make a good mother.i think anything that adds to a baby's developement is good especially all the love u can give them.

My 18 month old daughter knows a few signs. They really seem to come in handy sometimes. She knows the sign for more and the sign for all done. She uses them every day. I think getting that book for a 7 month old baby would be a good idea if you think that her parents will take the time to teach her.

Yes I think it is great. We taught our daughter a few signs in the beginning. It cut down on alot of frustration until she learned to talk. I still say it helped her. She started talking around 9 months. We are having another baby in December. We will probably teach some signs to him as well. It worked so well the 1st time around, why not?

I took care of nephew when he was only 3 months old. I used repetition for him to understand me, signing with my hands for milk, diaper,food. Just the basics. every time i talk to him i sign. Then when he was 6 months old. He was crying then...while i was washing the dishes, i told him i won't pick him up if doesn't say my name 'tita'...all of a sudden he screamed my name! my sister and brother in law was amazed! I think baby signing is a great way to communicate with your baby..it also helps him to develop his speech early. I recommend that you buy that book once you become a mother yourself:)

We tried it with our daughter as well, and had fairly good results.. I dont think we started it early enough to see things like a previous poster said (about the 6 month old) but it made things a little clearer when she was TRYING to talk, but the words just werent clear yet. I just wish we would have kept up with the sign language, because I think its a unique skill that can come in very handy (no pun intended) one day. All in all i would say that its a great gift for anyone expecting a baby, or with a newborn... even if its just something to help them communicate a little earlier.