Between kids being back in school, allergy season already started and flu season coming soon I thought I'd share the medical signs we use with the babies. You can start teaching these to babies as young as six months and use them when they have to see the doctor (or nurse) or any time they feel bad (hot, cold, pain, etc.). Note: "Hurt" is a directional sign. You tap your fingers together in front of any place that hurts (ear, stomach, head, knee, etc.). 

Happy Signing,

Tina

Independent Certified Baby SignsŪ Instructor

   and On the Grow™ Educator

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Speaking of health signs, did you know that only 14% of children have had an eye and vision exam by age six? Doctors recommend a baby get their first exam at 6 months of age. This is important because things like eye movement (oculomotility) is a learned skill that can be influenced by their environment (i.e. you can help). By going early, any problems can be caught early and dealt with quickly and easily before they turn into expensive and lengthy ordeals. And there's no excuse because many doctors in your area will do a free eye exam on babies 6 - 12 months. Click on the link below to find a doctor nearby and get your baby's eyesight baseline done now.

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Cost - $100 for 4-week series

Enough tummy time is imperative for babies and too little can lead to delays in sitting up, crawling, walking and even brain development.

Is your baby fussy and you feel you give up too easily? Let The Baby SignsŪ Program help with easy, inexpensive ideas to help your baby tolerate this very important developmental stage.

This class is for babies two to six months old.

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Cost: $30/family

Is your older toddler or child not thrilled about the new baby on the way? This is a class just for them that focuses on their new role at "teacher" to their new baby. 

Your child will feel special and be excited about being a big brother or sister by the end of the class. The whole family will play games, sing songs, learn a few signs, enjoy a story time and make a special craft to take home.

 

Age of Baby: Expecting to 6 months

Age of Sibling: 2 to 5 years

Note: Dolls will be available if baby is not here yet or can't attend.

Can register on Special Addition website or contact Tina to save your place. If minimum class size isn't reached, class may be rescheduled.

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