The phrase identifies a resource designed to teach caregivers and infants a simplified form of sign language, facilitating communication before the development of spoken language skills. Such resources typically include visual aids, instructions, and vocabulary relevant to a baby’s daily life, such as signs for “eat,” “milk,” “sleep,” and “more.”
Introducing manual communication to infants can potentially reduce frustration stemming from an inability to express needs. It may also foster earlier cognitive development and strengthen the bond between caregiver and child. The practice has gained popularity as a means of supplementing pre-verbal communication strategies.
