By introducing Babies to simple signs at an early age, we can enable them to communicate their emotions and their needs. Babies are able to coordinate and control their hand muscles much earlier than their muscles, meaning they can produce recognisable signs from as young as seven months. Their ability to communicate not only reduces frustration for babies and their parents/carers, but it also helps their language development. Using standard British Sign Language signs means that your baby's signs will be understood by other parents or carers who sign, as well as by you. Ilustrated by Annie Kubler.14 Pages.