How to sign “Baby” in BSL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the British sign. See the ASL sign for “Baby” instead
Step by step
- Hold both hands in front of your body, one resting over the other, arms bent as if cradling something.
- Rock your hands gently from side to side, like holding a baby.
Practice tip
Slow the rocking right down when learning — the cradling mime reads best at half speed.
Text-based guide researched from BSL-specific references (BSL SignBank, BDA-adjacent teaching materials and BSL dictionaries) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade. BSL has regional variation — this is the most widely taught form.