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.