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Teaching your baby to sign is a wonderful way to support their early communication. Before babies can say words clearly, they often have plenty they want to tell us.

When we think about communication, it’s easy to focus on the big milestones, first words, first sentences, or the day your little one calls you “mummy” or “daddy”. But communication doesn’t begin with speech. It starts much earlier, through eye contact, facial expressions, gesture, sounds, and shared moments.

The first few years of a child’s life are full of exciting discoveries. Babies are constantly learning about the world around them, developing the skills they need for communication, learning, and social interaction.

Getting out and about with your baby is a perfect opportunity to bring Signalong into everyday life. Outdoor environments are full of rich, real experiences that naturally support communication, attention, and language development. Whether you’re on a walk, playing in the park, or enjoying a family day out, signing can help your child connect words with the world around them.

Baby signing has become increasingly popular to support early communication between babies and their caregivers. Many families enjoy the benefits of reducing frustration, strengthening bonds, and giving little ones a voice before speech develops. But not all baby signing approaches are the same.

From the outside, a baby’s day might look simple. Feeding, sleeping, playing, repeat. But within those everyday moments lies something powerful: routine. For babies, routine isn’t just about structure; it’s one of the most important ways they learn about the world around them.

Signalong for Babies uses clear consistent signs alongside spoken language to support early communication, reduce frustration, and strengthen connection.

Our Signalong for Babies courses are designed to be gentle, playful, and pressure-free. Each course runs for 8 weeks. During the course you’ll learn how to perform signs from the Learning Cards, and every session will end with the Trainer signing a nursery rhyme to bring everyone together and end the session in a fun and relaxed way.

Signalong for Babies is most effective when it extends beyond the session itself and becomes part of everyday life. Babies learn best through repetition, relationships and real-life experiences and that means people around them play a vital role. Involving parents, siblings and other carers helps create a consistent, supportive environment where communication can flourish.

We have a growing network of Signalong for Babies Trainers delivering engaging baby signing classes across the UK.

The best opportunities to practise signing happen naturally throughout the day. Babies learn through repetition, context, and connection, so everyday routines are the perfect place to practice signs and build understanding.

Signalong for Babies was created by Signalong, The Communication Charity after it was inundated with requests for a recognised, consistent method of producing signs using Signalong, for Babies

As parents, you’re always looking for ways to understand your babies better and make life a little calmer for everyone. Before little ones find their voice, it can sometimes feel like a guessing game. Are they hungry, tired, or just needing a cuddle? This is where baby signing can be a real game-changer.

For Lola and her family, communication used to be a daily struggle. In 2021, Lola was unable to communicate clearly, and her mother, Sarah, often couldn’t understand what Lola needed or wanted to share.

Have you ever watched a baby trying to communicate, only to burst into tears when no one understands what they want? That’s frustration, and it’s something all babies experience before they can speak. Fortunately, signing with your baby can change that.

Nursery Rhymes are not only fun, but they are also extremely rewarding for your baby. Introducing your baby to Signalong offers a delightful and effective way to support their early development.

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