To sign 'change diaper', combine the signs for 'change' and 'diaper'. First, form both hands into 'X' handshapes, cross your wrists, and twist them so they swap positions. Then, bring both hands down to your lower waist area. With your index and middle fingers extended and your thumbs pointing up, tap your fingers and thumbs together twice, mimicking the action of fastening a diaper's tabs at the hips.
Sign 'time', then flow smoothly into the compound sign 'change diaper'. If the baby is present, you can point to them to establish who you are talking about.
Raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly to indicate a yes/no question while signing 'you', 'change diaper', and pointing to the baby.
Sign 'I', 'need', 'change diaper', 'before', 'leave'. Make sure the transition from the chest-level 'change' to the hip-level 'diaper' is fluid.
Sign 'time', then flow smoothly into the compound sign 'change diaper'. If the baby is present, you can point to them to establish who you are talking about.
Raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly to indicate a yes/no question while signing 'you', 'change diaper', and pointing to the baby.
Sign 'I', 'need', 'change diaper', 'before', 'leave'. Make sure the transition from the chest-level 'change' to the hip-level 'diaper' is fluid.
No, the sign for 'change' used here means to exchange or replace something. For loose coins or money, there is a completely different sign in ASL.
It depends on the context. If it's already obvious you are talking about a baby, you can just sign 'change diaper'. If the context isn't established, you should sign 'baby' first.
Typically, you tap your fingers and thumbs together twice to show the fastening action. A double movement is standard for many noun signs in ASL.
