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What is My Baby Fingers?

My Baby Fingers is a program that teaches American Sign Language (ASL) alongside music, offered both in person and in live online sessions. It is designed for Deaf and hearing participants of all ages, not just babies, and its stated aim is to support language development, creativity and connection in an inclusive, accessible setting. The site positions itself as more than "baby sign language," which signals that the classes extend well beyond the early-years signing niche.

Who it tends to suit

• Families with babies or toddlers who want to sign and sing together as a shared activity.
• Parents who are Deaf or hard of hearing and want a class where signing is the norm rather than an accommodation.
• Hearing families who want an early route into ASL as a real language, not a set of one-off gestures.
• Older children or mixed-age groups, since the offering is described as spanning all ages.

H3. What makes it different Many "baby sign" products teach a handful of nouns to reduce frustration before speech arrives, then stop. My Baby Fingers pairs signing with music, which gives repetition, rhythm and a reason to keep signing as children grow. Music also makes sessions work for mixed hearing and Deaf groups, because the visual and rhythmic elements carry the activity even when sound is not the main channel.

A practical example: a hearing parent and a Deaf grandparent could attend the same live online session and both follow the signing, with songs providing the shared structure. That is harder to arrange with a speech-only music class.

H3. How to decide Ask three questions before choosing a format: Does the schedule fit your household? Is the session live rather than recorded, so you get feedback on your signing? And does the level match your existing ASL experience, since "all ages" classes can mix absolute beginners with fluent signers. If you are unsure, start with a single live online session to test the pace before committing to a subscription.

For background on ASL as a language and on signing with children, the National Association of the Deaf and Gallaudet University are reliable starting points.

How does My Baby Fingers differ from typical baby sign language programs?

My Baby Fingers differs from typical baby sign language programs in its scope and audience. Most baby sign offerings are short courses for hearing infants and toddlers, focused on a handful of everyday signs to reduce frustration before speech arrives. My Baby Fingers instead presents ASL and music as a shared, ongoing experience for Deaf and hearing participants of all ages — not just babies — and frames itself as more than "baby sign language."

That shift matters in practice:

• ASL, not a sign vocabulary. Typical programs teach signs as temporary communication tools. My Baby Fingers treats ASL as a full language, which suits families who want lasting bilingualism or who have Deaf members.
• Music alongside signing. Combining ASL and music gives a sensory, rhythmic route into language that many children and adults find engaging, and it works in groups.
• All ages, not just 0–3. Siblings, parents and grandparents can join rather than a parent-and-baby dyad.
• Deaf and hearing together. Sessions are designed to be inclusive of both, rather than assuming a hearing child with hearing parents.
• Live and in person or online. Delivery is live rather than pre-recorded, which allows interaction and feedback.

If you are choosing between options, decide based on your goal: a short, low-commitment way to ease a hearing toddler's frustration points toward a typical baby sign class. If you want ASL as a language, want Deaf and hearing family members learning together, or want a music-based format, My Baby Fingers is the closer fit. Check the current schedule and format on My Baby Fingers before committing.

Can deaf and hearing children participate together in the same My Baby Fingers class?

Yes. My Baby Fingers is designed around mixed Deaf and hearing groups, so a deaf child and a hearing child can take the same class together rather than being split into separate tracks.

What that looks like in practice

• Sessions are described as ASL & Music, in person and live online, for Deaf and hearing participants of all ages.
• Signing and music are used side by side, so communication does not depend on a child's hearing level.
• The stated goals are language development, creativity and connection, which points to a shared, participation-based format rather than separate curricula.

Why a mixed group can work well

A hearing child picks up signs as a second language and gets early practice communicating without relying on speech. A deaf child is in a group where signing is normal and expected, not an accommodation bolted on. Siblings and friends can attend the same session, which removes the logistics of two separate classes.

What to check before you enroll

• Whether the specific session you want is in person or live online, since the two formats feel very different for a young child.
• Whether the age band fits your child; "all ages" usually means age-grouped sessions rather than one room for everyone.
• How much adult participation is expected, especially for babies and toddlers.
• Whether any signing background is assumed — the site positions itself as more than baby sign language, so expect a fuller ASL approach.

A useful next step

If you are choosing between this and a hearing-only music or sign class, ask one question of each provider: "If my child signs instead of speaks in this session, how does the teacher respond?" The answer tells you quickly whether a mixed Deaf and hearing setting is genuinely built in or just advertised.

For a family with one deaf and one hearing child, a shared class also has a practical benefit: one schedule, one caregiver, and both children see signing used by peers rather than only by adults.

What should I expect during a live online ASL and music session?

A live online ASL and music session typically combines signing, rhythm, singing, and movement in one guided class rather than treating them as separate activities. You can expect the instructor to lead the group through songs and simple sign vocabulary at the same time, so words are seen, heard, and felt through beat and motion. Sessions are usually interactive: cameras on if you are comfortable, chances to sign back, and repetition of key signs across different songs.

For families with babies or toddlers, the focus is often on everyday words and routines—more, finished, mama, daddy, eat, sleep—paired with melodies that make signs easier to remember. For older children and adults, expect more conversation-level vocabulary and rhythm work. Because the same session may include Deaf and hearing participants, instructors usually use visual cues, facial expression, and clear signing alongside spoken English or captions.

In person and live online ASL & Music for all ages Deaf & hearing

A practical next step: before joining, ask the provider whether the session is designed for your age group and whether a caregiver must participate. Then set up a device at eye level with good lighting on your hands and face, and keep a small prop like a scarf or shaker nearby. If you are new to ASL, watch the instructor's face and hands first; accuracy comes with repetition, not perfection in the first class.

How does the program support language development for a child with hearing loss?

It builds language through the visual and rhythmic channels a child with hearing loss can access directly: American Sign Language paired with music and movement, rather than treating sign as a temporary bridge to speech. The stated aim is language development, creativity and connection for Deaf and hearing participants of all ages, in person and in live online sessions. That framing matters — it positions ASL as a full language in its own right, not as a set of gestures to be outgrown.

What that looks like in practice

• Sign is the language, not a cue. Vocabulary and conversation are built in ASL, so a child gets complete, usable language rather than isolated labels.
• Music carries rhythm, vibration and visual beat. Songs give predictable structure, repetition and turn-taking — the same ingredients that drive spoken-language learning, delivered through channels that don't depend on hearing.
• Live delivery means real interaction. Because sessions are live (in person or online), a caregiver or instructor can respond to what the child actually signs or attempts, rather than a child watching a recording alone.
• Mixed Deaf and hearing groups. A Deaf child sees other signers, and hearing family members learn alongside — which is what makes the language stick at home.

The family piece is the deciding factor

A child's signing only grows if the people around them sign too. If you are choosing between options, ask how much caregiver participation is expected and whether siblings can join. Programs that teach the whole household tend to produce faster, more durable language gains than child-only sessions, because the child has someone to talk to between classes.

A concrete next step

Before enrolling, try one live session and watch two things: how much the instructor signs to your child rather than about them, and whether your child initiates a sign or gesture during the class. Those two signals tell you more about fit than any description. For general background on why early visual language matters, the National Association of the Deaf and Gallaudet University publish family-oriented guidance; use them to frame questions for your own early-intervention team or audiologist, who can advise on your child's specific communication plan.

Is there a subscription or payment plan for ongoing access to My Baby Fingers classes?

The information available for My Baby Fingers does not specify whether ongoing access is offered through a subscription or payment plan. The site’s own signals mention “subscribe” as a keyword, but no pricing links, payment platforms or plan details are provided, so no confirmed subscription or ongoing-access plan can be described.

As a practical next step, treat this as a question to confirm directly with the provider before committing. If you want ongoing classes, ask whether enrolment is per session, per term or by recurring subscription, and whether missed live sessions can be made up or accessed as recordings. Those details determine whether a subscription-style plan would actually suit your schedule.

For a concrete scenario: a parent who wants weekly live ASL-and-music sessions for a toddler may prefer a recurring plan with a predictable time slot, while a family that can only attend occasionally may be better served by paying per class or per short block. The right choice depends less on the label “subscription” and more on cancellation terms, make-up options and whether access continues between live sessions.

If you are comparing options, the official sites below may help you understand typical formats and access models in this space:

• My Baby Fingers
• ASL NYC