# Baby Sign Dictionary - Lite — American Sign Language

> Learn and teach American Sign Language to babies with video demonstrations and interactive tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Baby Sign and Learn.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baby-sign-dictionary-lite/id528232149 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Baby Sign and Learn](https://appshunter.io/developer/414830313)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 239 App Store ratings · 58 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 82 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2012-05-26
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baby-sign-dictionary-lite/id528232149/reviews.md

## What is Baby Sign Dictionary?

Take the guess work out of parenting and discover the joy of knowing what your baby has to say before she can talk! One of the most fundamental human desires is to be understood - help your baby communicate by teaching her baby sign language.

This app is free to allow you an opportunity to sample the many features and to try a few signs with your child. Then, if you would like to continue, please consider buying the full version which contains approx. 340 signs and over 1 hour of video instruction. The full version is available for purchase on the App Store.

This app includes 40 real-life signing video demonstrations! The friendly presenters in the 'ASL dictionary by Baby Sign and Learn' app will help you to learn to sign with your baby in an engaging and enjoyable way.

The keyword signs demonstrated in this video dictionary are based on American Sign Language (ASL). All signs have been carefully selected for their ease of use, helpfulness to carers and appropriateness for baby's interests and daily routine.

Each sign has a detailed video tutorial covering information such as: simple instructions on how to perform the sign, clever tips to help you remember the sign and practical suggestions on how to introduce the sign to your baby.

The signs are also organized into categories such as: action words, animals, daily routines, feelings and emotions, food, manners and behavior, and nature – all of which are arranged alphabetically for quick and easy searching.

To test your baby signing knowledge, the app also comes with a fun interactive video quiz that will help you learn and remember the signs. You can also mark signs as part of your favorites list.

Other key features:
     • high quality graphics and videos optimized for viewing on Retina displays.
     • optional setting to allow continuous play through of all signs in a category.
     • swipe through the signs in a category without returning to the menu.
     • optional setting to view a simplified demonstration for a sign rather than the complete tutorial.

This app makes the perfect parent's companion to the popular 'Baby Sign and Learn' animated apps (also available on the App Store).  Featuring gentle guidance and practical advice, this app has been designed to help make teaching your baby to sign as easy as waving “bye-bye”!

## Key features

- 40 real-life signing video demonstrations
- Signs organized by categories
- Interactive video quiz
- Favorites list for signs
- Detailed video tutorials
- Swipe through signs

## What do users think of Baby Sign Dictionary?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to learn and use
- 📺 Clear and helpful videos
- 📚 Comprehensive content
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for teaching babies
- 💡 Good for beginners
- ✅ Well-organized categories
- 🗣️ Explains context of use
- 💖 Engaging and fun
- 🌟 Helpful for autistic children
- 💯 Worth the full version
- ✨ Good graphics
- 👍 Helpful for learning ASL
- 🔄 Refreshing for intermediate signers
- 🤔 Includes helpful tips and memory aids
- 👨‍🏫 Clear instruction and verbal tips
- ✅ Well-designed and easy to navigate
- 😊 Signers have nice personalities
- 👶 Great for parents to teach babies
- 💯 Perfect starter app
- 👍 Good for parents
- 🎉 Fun and bonding for baby
- 👏 Helpful for deaf parents
- 💯 Best app for baby sign
- 👍 Great for kids
- 🚀 Quick and easy to learn
- ✅ Good start
- 🌟 Highly recommended

**Cons**

- 🐛 Issues with text display
- 🖼️ Missing written words in dictionary
- 💰 Full version required for full content
- 🔠 Alphabet not included in free version
- 📉 Limited number of signs
- 🗣️ No captions for spoken explanations
- 🤷‍♀️ Limited vocabulary in free version
- 💸 Paid version for full information
- 🤷‍♂️ Needs more content
- 💰 Expensive for full version
- 👶 Not baby/child friendly (adult videos)
- 😴 Videos can be long-winded for kids
- 😞 Disappointed with adult videos

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Text not showing up in favorites list
- Words not showing up in the dictionary

**Most requested features**

- Include written words in the dictionary
- Add captions to spoken explanations
- Expand the vocabulary in the free version
- Include more common words
- Offer computerized, cartoon-type babies instead of adults
- Make videos more child-friendly and less long-winded

## Recent user reviews (10 of 58)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baby-sign-dictionary-lite/id528232149/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Makes it easy to learn

*2025-08-16, version 1.2.5*

My daughter and I are teaching her baby sign and she’s catching on. I tried a few sign apps and they were confusing and harder. This one is really easy and shows how to sign clearly. I like that you can choose a category to watch

### 5/5 — Great and Full Version Worth It

*2024-12-14, version 1.2.5*

I have tried many apps like this to help my kids communicate more effectively when they are young. This app is the most comprehensive and easy to navigate. The videos are perfect in description and length.

### 3/5 — Could be better, issues with text

*2021-11-24, version 1.2.4*

Great content, however, even in the favorites list none of the words show up so all I have to go off of is tiny pictures and a letter header so it’s a guessing game to pick a sign. Makes it frustrating, considering I paid for the full version.

### 1/5 — Not useful

*2021-07-21, version 1.2.4*

Pretty bad. For some reason doesn’t include the written word in the dictionary, just a picture.

### 5/5 — Engaging and Fun!

*2021-06-27, version 1.2.4*

I could help my 10 month old daughter articulate words. I could also learn words in baby language 😀

### 5/5 — Easy to use

*2020-08-01, version 1.2.3*

I like the categories the words are in. Each one comes with a video. The words are said in context of use, so you can see how to naturally integrate the sign language in your day to day speech.

### 5/5 — Good!

*2020-04-04, version 1.2.3*

I like this app, good not only for teaching your children but also for beginners.

### 5/5 — Easy to learn

*2020-01-26, version 1.2.3*

I like how they explain, easy to learn.

### 5/5 — Great!

*2019-10-14, version 1.2.2*

My now two-year-old grandson and I have used it since he was 6-months-old. We review it each time I visit him from 1000 miles away. We love it.

### 5/5 — Good app

*2019-03-08, version 1.2.2*

Great for newbies

## Frequently asked questions about Baby Sign Dictionary

### What does the Baby Sign Dictionary - Lite app do?

This app helps parents teach their babies American Sign Language (ASL) before they can speak. It provides video demonstrations of signs, organized by categories, and includes interactive quizzes to aid learning and retention.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include 40 real-life signing video demonstrations, signs organized into helpful categories like animals and food, an interactive video quiz to test knowledge, and the ability to mark favorite signs. It also offers detailed video tutorials for each sign.

### Is this app free to use?

The Lite version of the app is free, allowing users to sample its features and try a few signs. For access to approximately 340 signs and over an hour of video instruction, a full version is available for purchase on the App Store.

### What age is this app suitable for?

This app is designed for babies and toddlers who are pre-verbal, typically starting from around 6 months old. It aims to facilitate early communication and understanding between babies and their caregivers.

### How are the signs selected and presented?

The signs are based on American Sign Language (ASL) and are carefully chosen for their ease of use, helpfulness to caregivers, and relevance to a baby's interests and daily routines. Each sign comes with a video tutorial and tips for introduction.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.5 — 2022-10-21

iOS Compatibility

### 1.2.4 — 2021-01-30

iOS compatibility update

### 1.2.3 — 2019-11-14

iOS compatibility update

### 1.2.2 — 2017-08-23

Update for iOS 10 compatibility.

### 1.2.1 — 2013-10-23

Minor bug fix for the Watch Signs section of the app.

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