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Pediatric Pearls. Baby Sign Language

Pediatric Pearls. Baby Sign Language

February 13, 2024

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Barbara L. Philipp, MD
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I find it nothing short of amazing to see my 13-month-old granddaughter sign for milk. This cute little one’s verbal vocabulary consists of Ma (Mommy), Da (Daddy), Nee (Anthony) and a garbled “All Done”. But there she sits, looks me right in the eye, raises her right hand and makes a fist – opening and closing her hand several times, telling me she woul…

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