Babies Using Sign Language

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Babies do not have the ability to talk when they are born because their vocal cords must vibrate at 420 times per second, and many other motor skills that hasn't been developed yet. Babies are usually frustrated because they cannot communicate as well since they are not able to use verbal language. Using sign language has many benefits for the baby, as young as 6 months they are able to communicate without the frustration. When a baby is helpless, tantrums and meltdowns occur however by using sign language they can tell you what they want. Babies who learn sign language shows higher IQ levels, increases brain development, and creates a closer bond to their parents. Studies found that babies learn to talk earlier and do better in school when

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