How to sign diaper in American Sign Language

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Definition:

Infant garment

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands next to each other and oriented toward yourself at your hips. Then, move your hands against your hips 2 times. As you move your hands toward yourself, your thumb should come into contact with your index and middle fingers.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of diaper

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of diaper

End of Sign

Final Frame of diaper

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for diaper
Extend your thumb, index, and middle fingers, while folding your ring and pinky fingers into your palm.
Dominant Handshape for diaper
Touch your thumb to the tips of your index and middle fingers as if pinching, with the other fingers curled into the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for diaper
Extend your thumb, index, and middle fingers, while folding your ring and pinky fingers into your palm.
Non-Dominant Handshape for diaper
Touch your thumb to the tips of your index and middle fingers as if pinching, with the other fingers curled into the palm.

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