How to sign baby in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Young child

Sign Instructions:

With one hand on top of the other, move your hands together back and forth as if holding a baby.

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Example Video

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Sequential Breakdown of baby

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of baby

End of Sign

Final Frame of baby

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for baby
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for baby
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Definition:

Young child

Sign Instructions:

With your hand open and your fingers together, begin with your hand slightly away from you and then tap your chest near your opposite shoulder with the side of your hand 2 times.

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of baby

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of baby

End of Sign

Final Frame of baby

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for baby
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

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