If you are not already part of a Mommy and Me Group, join one. You'll receive a BabySigns Quick Reference Chart for teaching sign language at home.
Find other resources for teaching your toddler sign language online. BabySigns, Inc. is an excellent website (see Resources below).
Combine lessons with meals. The best time for teaching sign language to infants is at breakfast, lunch or dinner. This is when you can command their full attention and they are more likely eager to learn.
Showing your child how to sign at an early age has its advantages. Babies have no real language skills and teaching them sign language closes that language barrier gap.
Position your child. If your child is still being fed in a highchair, seat her so that she is in front of you. With your quick reference guide in hand, demonstrate the easy signs, like "eat," "drink," "more," "milk," "cereal," "bib" and "all done."
Other easy signs for your baby would be "love," "stars," "sleep" and "book." Book is a good one to teach, espcecially if you love reading to your baby.