Did you know that common signs like eat, sleep, play, etc. are called baby signs. Lots of people get confused between Baby Signs and American Sign Language, but they are not considered the same thing. Baby Sign is taught by hearing parents, and they have no relationship with the Deaf community, are not familiar with Deaf culture, and aren't fluent in American Sign Language.
Why help baby learn sign language?
Learning Sign Language as Babies Encourages Open Mindedness
The Deaf community’s main language is American Sign Language. Once the children grow up, and they like to continue to learn American Sign Language, they'll also learn more about the Deaf community and culture. Little ones will most likely come across D/deaf individuals sometime in their lives, and when the hearing kids know basic signs, it can improve their relationships with D/deaf individuals.
Learning Sign Language as Babies is a Positive Addition
When babies learn Baby Sign, this may result in desiring to learn American Sign Language when babies mature. Aside from English and another language which the family uses, they would know American Sign Language as a 3rd language, which can better their resumes.