How to sign “Baby” in ASL

Family & People

BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Baby” instead

Step by step

  1. Cross your arms as if cradling a baby.
  2. Rock them gently side to side.

Practice tip

Mime rocking an infant.

Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.

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