While he is now learning to put two spoken words together, he's been putting two and three signs together for months. He'll sign "mama" and "rain" if he wants me to look out window and see it raining. He'll sign "cloud" and "bye-bye" if he sees cloud on Teletubbies going away.

What is sad is to see some of his signs disappearing as he learns to say words. For a long time, he would both sign and say "mama" and "dada." Now he rarely uses either sign, but I still use them on occasion to remind him of those signs.

I definitely don't plan on stopping signing with Corbin any time soon. He is still eager to learn more signs and learning words right and left. I'm so glad I sign with Corbin because I feel it has really opened up a world of communication that wouldn't be there if we hadn't signed.

There are many resources available through internet as well as your local library. There are also books available that deal specifically with this topic.

Simply choose a sign to begin with and use it when you have your baby's complete attention. For example, use sign for "milk" before nursing or giving a bottle. Use it consistently, and soon your baby will begin to imitate you.

Most importantly, have fun! Encourage others to join in. Make it a family affair. Make it a game, rather than a burden.

Remember these helpful hints and soon you will be a pro at signing.