We've been discussing baby sign language, its pros and cons. My mother is a speech pathologist , and knows and sees validity in the camps that think it's a useful tool for teaching communication language development, and those who believe it is a hinderance to speech development. She has flipped on the issue a few times, herself. Anyone have any experience with it?

My dear wife just sent me this (she's home from the office today with the child)

Your baby can learn sign language!
Here's how to say:
• "Please change my diaper": Turn beet red and make straining expression, then smile.
• "I'd like something to eat, please": Cram fist in mouth and suck wildly.
• "I'm tired": Make a series of weeping gestures before closing eyes and lolling head backward.
• "Please pass me that thing up there that I can't reach": Point and grunt, then continue pointing and open mouth into screaming position.
• "No thank you. I think I've had enough": Throw food or object to floor with exaggerated grin.

Haven't laughed like that in a little while.