The sign 'bed' uses both hands. Make both hands flat, and press the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand so they are lined up. Bring the hand up towards the face. Tilt the head slightly, and tuck the hands between the cheek and the shoulder.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'go', and then perform the 'bed' sign by pressing your flat hands together and resting them against your tilted cheek.
Sign 'my', then use your stacked, flat hands tucked against your cheek for 'bed', followed by the sign for 'soft'.
Sign 'please', then 'make', point to the person for 'your', and finish by bringing your flat hands up to your cheek to sign 'bed'.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'go', and then perform the 'bed' sign by pressing your flat hands together and resting them against your tilted cheek.
Sign 'my', then use your stacked, flat hands tucked against your cheek for 'bed', followed by the sign for 'soft'.
Sign 'please', then 'make', point to the person for 'your', and finish by bringing your flat hands up to your cheek to sign 'bed'.
No, you do not need to close your eyes unless you are specifically emphasizing that someone is actively sleeping. For just the noun 'bed,' keeping your eyes open while tilting your head against your flat hands is completely fine.
They are related concepts but use different signs! 'Bed' uses two flat hands pressed together against the cheek like a pillow. 'Sleep' typically uses one hand drawn down over the face, ending in a pinched handshape to show the eyes closing.
Usually, you will bring your hands up to the side of your dominant hand. If you are right-handed, your right hand rests on top of your left, and you naturally tilt your head to the right side.
