What are the core principles of Kayla O’Neill's baby sign language technique?

Kayla O'Neill's approach to teaching baby sign language is based on a few core principles:

1. Early Start: Just like spoken language, the earlier you start teaching signs, the better. Kayla suggests starting as early as 4 months old.

2. Modeling: The first step is to model the signs for your baby throughout the day or during playtime. Pair the sign with the spoken word to help them learn both at the same time.

3. Repetition: Your baby will likely need to see the signs many times before they attempt to imitate it.

4. Hand-over-Hand Practice: After modeling the sign, you can gently guide your baby's hands to make the sign themselves.

5. Functional Signs First: Start with signs that are functional and part of daily routines, like "more", "all done", and "eat".

Remember, every child is unique and may progress at their own pace. Patience and consistency are key. How can I assist you further with baby sign language?