what's the universal sign for "all done" eating? and other signs?

What do you teach your baby to show that she's all done eating? I imagine it's a certain hand sign, just curious what it is. I think it would be very helpful in our household! any other signs or signals that you use that are helpful too?


susan

twin girls 7.20.02
charlotte + else

http://sunger2.home.comcast.net/bash/nonflash/year.html

FOr "all done" we use a hand, palm down, waving at the table.

However, DS translated this to using his hand to swipe everything left on the tray onto the floor.

He has, inthe last few weeks, caught on that he can be done without "clearing his plate." :)

HTH

Waving the hands in the air is the American Sign Language sign, I think. It works pretty well since babies seem inclined to do this naturally! James is also learning "eat," which is just bringing your fingers to your mouth like you are popping a cheerio or soemthing. The Signing Time videos are really entertaining and great for teaching signs. James still doesn't know too many of them, but he will often sign "done" and "eat" in response to my questioning him if he is done or wants to eat, especially if I demo the sign for him.

Elizabeth, Mom to James, 9-20-02

For Ds we did arms-up, like you see gymnasts do.

In American Sign Language:

http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/browser.htm

Click on the D at the bottom, and then scroll down on the right to find DONE.