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Baby sign language: The only 8 signs you need to teach your baby

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OK, is your baby saying “dog”? Or is it “Dad”? And how do you know if they’re trying to tell you they want more mashed sweet potato or want to get down from their high chair? Trying to decipher your baby’s first words and early communication cues can be tricky. Enter baby sign language:

Why should I teach my baby to sign?

Baby sign language can encourage babies to communicate, as well as improve parents’ ability to understand what their tots are trying to say, says Lee Ann Steyns, owner of Signing Babies, a Vancouver-based company that teaches baby sign language.

One of the biggest benefits is the possibility of fewer frustration-related crying jags. “Using sign language before they speak can dial down your baby’s frustration and dial up their confidence that you will listen and respond,” says Steyns. “Many parents report fewer temper tantrums in older babies who sign,” she says.

Learning sign language can give parents a confidence boost, too, especially first-time moms and dads. “Sign language can create a framework for how you go about your daily routines and help you feel like you’re guiding communication instead of just rolling with the punches,” says Steyns. In addition to helping you better understand each other, learning baby signs can also help with your baby’s developing motor skills and may even boost IQ.

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What exactly

Baby signs are often based on American Sign Language (ASL), but some may teach a variation on it. The focus is on keywords that are central to your baby’s world (think “milk,” “up” and “done”) and very basic, without any of the advanced grammar or other body language nuances of full nonverbal speech. That said, babies who learn basic sign language can build on this as older kids, says Steyns.

There’s a misconception that babies who sign are somehow stalled when it comes to verbal communication. “The research is absolutely the opposite,” says Steyns. “Many babies who learn to sign actually speak earlier.”

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When should I start baby sign language?

Around six to eight months old is a great time to start teaching your baby how to sign. “Babies are typically at a developmental stage where they are curious to communicate and pay more attention to things presented to them,” says Steyns. But she recommends that parents gauge their own readiness, along with their baby’s, because signing requires learning on their part and committing to a lot of repetition of those hand signs. Some parents are eager to start when their babies are just a few months old, while others wait until their little ones are closer to a year old (and showing signs of frustration) before they begin. “It’s not too late if you wait longer than a year because then they can start combining hand signs with verbal cues,” she says.

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Which signs should I start with?

Although any word that relates to your baby’s world can be helpful, there are a few that are particularly useful. “Functional signs, such as “milk” and “full,” are a great starting point,” says Steyns. “But the fun ones are actually important as well because they’re what your baby will likely be most interested in practising with you,” she says. These may include signs like “bath,” if your little one loves tub time, or “dog,” if your pooch is already your baby’s best friend.

Introduce between one and three signs at a time, repeating them often as firm statements and saying and signing the words at the same time. “Avoid using the signs as questions because this can confuse your baby,” says Steyns.

In addition to practising on your own, it may be worth signing up for an online or in-person course on baby sign language (if there’s one in your city) to ensure that you’re getting the gestures just right.

Before long (usually by 10 to 14 months), your baby will begin signing back to you. But keep in mind that, as with speech, their early versions of the words in sign language will often be a bit different at first. They may only be decipherable to you in the beginning, but that’s OK—just keep trying together.

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Teach them "milk"

Milk is one of the best signs to teach your baby early on, for many reasons. Of course, milk and formula are something that babies love and need, so the sign is very helpful. But also, because it will reward them with something they truly desire, babies learn this sign easily.

Just make the milk sign before feeding your child, and they'll soon start to do it whenever they start feeling a little hungry.

Teach them "more"

Another key sign, more gives babies so much more control over their lives. Since babies can't verbalize how they feel, it's hard to tell if they're done eating or if they stopped for some other reason. More lets them actually tell you what they need.

As they grow up, encourage your little one to do the more correct flat "O" shapes to help build up their dexterity.

Teach them "all done"

Like milk or more, all done is a perfect introductory sign. Think of it as showing that your hands are empty. Not only is all done easy to perform, but it's also widely applicable. If your baby is getting fussy in front of their plate, you can simply ask them if they're all done, and they'll eventually respond appropriately.

Many caregivers also like to use this sign for when something is gone or empty.

Teach them "pick me up"

Pick me up is probably one of the easiest signs for caregivers to remember, which also makes it simple to teach. Babies might struggle with the finger extension, but the intent should be pretty clear.

If you feel confident in your baby's ability to learn, you might also teach them the sign for down since the two are complementary.

Teach them "change diaper"

Starting to communicate about diaper changes is the first step toward full potty training. Though change is a pretty complex sign, some babies learn it surprisingly quickly because they want to get out of their dirty diapers.

It also helps show babies that the break from playtime or sleeping is only temporary, which can reduce the number of tantrums.

Teach them "mom" and "dad"

Every parent lives for the day that their baby says their first words, especially if that first word is "mommy" or "daddy. " The signs for these words are just as rewarding. Since they're so simple, don't be surprised if these are the first signs your baby uses.

A great way to encourage its use is to simply say "Hey, baby! It's mommy," while performing the sign.

Teach them "play"

If your kid is anything like most babies, this sign will soon become their favorite. A lot of people like to think of this as the "hang loose" sign, but you can also remember it as two kids holding their hands up and waving around.

Since this sign takes quite a bit of dexterity, don't worry if your baby can't perform it right away. Even just waving both hands in the air is a great start.

Teach them "love"

Other signs might be more practical, but few are as incredibly rewarding as love. It can take some encouragement for babies to learn the meaning, but it'll all be worth it once they do. The signs for love and hug are extremely similar, so once your baby is old enough to notice the difference, it's easy to add on the other sign.

This article was originally published on Oct 01, 2020

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Secret badges and symbols on cosmetics packaging

Badges on cosmetics are actually the most ignored by consumers. Meanwhile, these badges on cosmetics packages hide quite important information and are a great way to get to know the cosmetics that protect your beauty better.

1. PPO, Period After Opening (PAO, Period After Opening)

The little open lid icon is the so-called PPO (or post-open period), a symbol that tells you how long the product will remain usable after you open it. The time period is almost always given in months, as a number followed by the letter "M" (month). The PPO badge is mandatory for labeling on all cosmetics with an expiration date of less than 30 months.

2. Best Before End Date (BBE)

So, any cosmetic product that has a shelf life of less than 30 months, in addition to the "best before date", which depends on the start of its use, also has an end date - it does not depend on whether you open the package or not. The end date of use in the vast majority of cases is indicated by an hourglass symbol (in the US it can also be an egg timer). Cosmetics sold in the European Union must be labeled with either the PAO symbol or the BBE symbol. Despite the labeling, there are a few general rules to keep in mind: mascara should be replaced every three to four months, lipstick and liquid foundation can be used for a year or more, and dry, crumbly products for up to two years.

3. Mobius Loop, which is shown as a triangle, arrows

The so-called loop, strip or Möbius cycle, indicates that the container that contains the cosmetic was made from waste and must be disposed of in the same way. However, there are options to look out for: if the Mobius Loop icon is located inside the solid circle, this means that the packaging itself is made from recycled material. If the symbol is inside the circle and also contains a percentage (inside or next to it), it means the packaging is made from the stated percentage of recycled content. Sometimes the symbol contains a series of letters within a triangle or below that indicate certain resins that were used in the manufacture of the plastic in order to facilitate the recycling process.

4. Refer to Insert

When you see a hand pointing at a book on a cosmetics icon, it's best to follow this advice. The symbol refers to the information specified in the instructions contained on the package leaflet or printed on the inside of the package. In any case, this information will be useful, although often it is placed in hidden places only because the text does not fit completely on a regular label (as is the case with cosmetics in small packages).

5. E-Mark

Basically, this icon says that you get every last drop that you paid. This icon is used in the European Union, the letter "e" in lower case (sometimes called the e-mark) indicates that the average volume or weight of the products strictly corresponds to the declared and all consumer rights are respected. This badge, found on cosmetics made in the EU, ensures that the amount of product in the package is exactly as advertised, and secure packaging prevents any change in the size of the contents (before opening). If it says "8 fluid ounces" then it will definitely be eight fluid ounces.

6. Open flame symbol

This means that such cosmetics are flammable - that is, under no circumstances should you keep such a cosmetic product near a fire or in general near sources of heat.

7. EAC (European Asian Community)

is a single mark of product circulation on the market of the Customs Union member states (Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan). This mark confirms that the product meets the minimum requirements.

8. Sign of Rostest

This sign means that the product is certified, meets the established quality standards and a certificate of conformity has been issued for it.

9. Do not litter

A sign that encourages not to litter and throw away the used packaging in the bin. This sign can be accompanied by various signatures: “Keep your country clean!” (“Keep your country tidy!”), “Thank you” (“Gracias”), etc.

10. Special packaging

A sign that this container is intended for perfumes and cosmetics .

For all emerging issues of consumer protection, you can contact the Territorial Department of the Office of Rospotrebnadzor for the Republic of Tatarstan (Tatarstan) in Buinsky, Drozhzhanovsky, Tetyushsky, Apastovsky districts at the address: 422430, RT, Buinsk, Efremova St. , 135 B, (phone (84374) 3-52-89) or to the consultation point of the branch of the FBUZ "Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology in the Republic of Tatarstan (Tatarstan)" in Buinsky, Drozhzhanovsky, Apastovsky districts at the address: 422430, Buinsk, st. Efremova, 135 V, (phone (8-84374) 35447).

Last updated: March 17, 2021 10:21 AM

Korean cosmetics expiration dates

Let's decipher Korean characters on cosmetics!

In Russia, the date + month + year is written first, in Korea, the date format is written the other way around: year + month + day.

For example, if there are numbers 201

NO! Not all manufacturers write the production date, some write the expiration date.

For example, if the cream packaging contains the numbers EXP 20200714, , then this means that the cream is valid until on July 14, 2020.

It is easy to determine what date is on cosmetics - you need to look at the characters that are indicated / written on the package:
유통 기한 - expiration date0007 제조 - manufactured
Also may be the following characters:
MFG (Manufacturing) - production date.
EXP (Expiration) – expiration date.

Most Korean manufacturers release their cosmetics with the production date (not expiration date!!!) on the packaging, usually in year/month/day format.

The standard sales period for cosmetics is 3 years from the indicated production date.

Storage temperature from +5 to + 20/25 C ⁰

Low temperature can harm the cosmetic product, as its beneficial properties are lost if the correct temperature regime is violated! Therefore, do not store care products in the refrigerator, unless it is prescribed by the manufacturer!

Low temperatures transform the properties of the ingredients:

Cosmetics do not like high humidity and direct sunlight!

RECOMMENDED STORAGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR KOREAN COSMETICS AFTER OPENING THE FACTORY PACKAGING, WHEN THE TIGHTNESS IS ALREADY BREAKED:

Sheet masks usually up to 36 months.

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