Baby Signing - FAQ's

Question: What makes Toddler Interpreter® Baby Sign Language Different?

Answer: Toddler Interpreter® Baby Sign Language is much easier to learn and use for both parents and children. The easiest and most relevant baby signs are taught first. These are the most appropriate signs to begin with as they also correspond to the first spoken words. There is also a full colour picture dictionary at the back of the book for easy alphabetical reference if required.

Question: What are the benefits of baby sign language?

Answer:

• Baby sign language helps to reduce tantrums and tears of terrible twos by providing a method of communication from a very early age.
• Signing with your baby reduces frustration for you and your baby by bridging the communication gap in the pre-verbal years.
• Teaching baby signs will strengthen the bond between babies and their parents, siblings and caregivers.
• Signing with your baby reduces the amount of time you spend playing guessing games.
• Baby sign language can be used to get to know your babies interests and thoughts.
• Using baby signs stimulates brain activity and speech development, resulting in higher IQ.
• Signing with your baby helps to accelerate the speech process, providing a strong foundation for early literacy.
• Teaching baby signs encourage babies to talk sooner.
• Signing with your baby provides an advantage to your child’s further development of vocabulary, spelling and reading ability.
• Baby sign language increases your toddler’s interest in books and pretend play at an earlier age.

Question: When should I begin signing with my baby?

Answer: You can begin signing with your baby as early as birth or as late as 30 months. Our experience is that babies can begin signing back to you from as early as 8-9 months old. We suggest that the best time to start signing with your baby is when your baby is able to wave hello or clap their hands. This generally indicates that the baby has the dexterity in their hands and arms to be able to complete a sign and the ability to copy you.

Question: Will teaching baby sign language delay my babies speech development?

Answer: No. Signing with your baby will not delay your babies speech development, quite the opposite in fact. Teaching your baby to communicate with baby sign language will increase their comprehension of words from a much earlier age. Because you are constantly repeating the word whilst performing the sign, you are enhancing their comprehension of words, which in turn accelerates their speech development. Your signing baby is likely to have a greater vocabulary before they are able to talk compared to non signing babies.

Question: How long will it take until my baby signs back to me?

Answer:This will depend on how old your baby is when you begin baby sign language. For very young babies, it may take months for your baby to begin signing back to you. For older babies and toddlers, it may take only a matter of days for your baby to begin signing.

Question: What methods of payment do you accept?

Answer: We accept all major credit cards, PayPal and in most cases direct debit.

Question: What if I don’t have a PayPal account? Can I still place an order?

Answer: Yes. If you don’t have a PayPal accounts you can still pay with your credit card or debit account. When it takes you to the PayPal page just click on the link that says “Don’t have a PayPal account?” and follow the steps.

Question: How do I know my details are secure when placing an order?

Answer: By using the PayPal system you are not providing us with your credit card details. PayPal is a secure site; it operates with VeriSign Class 3 Extended Validation SSL to protect your details against fraud and theft. You will notice that your browser has a green entry and a picture of a deadlock to show you that it is secure.

Question: How do I place an order and what is involved?

Answer: Our shopping cart is a four step process. The first step is to choose your product. The second step is to fill in your name and address details for shipping. The third is the payment confirmation where you confirm the number and type of each product and the shipping cost. If you have a discount voucher code you apply that code here and the price will be recalculated before you confirm your order. Once you confirm your order the website takes you to PayPal where you login and proceed with the payment. Once completed, this will re-direct you to Toddler Interpreter.

Question: How do I know that my order was placed?

Answer: Once you have paid for your order successfully, PayPal will send you a receipt with the details to the e-mail specified in your PayPal account.

Question: If I order an electronic download item such as the e-book or e-poster pack, how do I receive my goods?

Answer: Once you have completed check out via PayPal, you will be re-directed to Toddler Interpreter where your download instructions will be waiting for you.

Question: How long will it take for my order to arrive?

Answer: Your order will be processed and shipped within 24-48 hours of receipt. We have International distribution set up for all major countries. All orders are shipped via your local postal service and will arrive within 7 days. If you have concerns regarding your order, please use our contact us form and we will respond to you within 24 hours.

Toddler Interpreter is here to help you learn more about Baby Sign Language and show you the easiest way to introduce Baby Signing into your home. Baby Signs are easy to learn with our Baby Sign Language Book and our Baby Sign Language Chart.