To sign “potty”, It is similar to another sign “bathroom” which is using your dominant hand with a letter “T” or make a fist with thumb up between an index finger and middle finger. Now shake the fist few times. It is look like you need go to the bathroom.
Point to the baby, then form the 'T' handshape with your dominant hand and shake it a few times. Remember to raise your eyebrows to indicate you are asking a yes/no question.
Point to yourself with your index finger, then make the 'T' handshape with your dominant hand and shake it side to side a couple of times to express your need.
Sign 'potty' by shaking the 'T' handshape, then sign 'where' by waving your index finger side to side. Be sure to furrow your eyebrows, which is the grammatical marker for a 'wh-' question.
Point to the baby, then form the 'T' handshape with your dominant hand and shake it a few times. Remember to raise your eyebrows to indicate you are asking a yes/no question.
Point to yourself with your index finger, then make the 'T' handshape with your dominant hand and shake it side to side a couple of times to express your need.
Sign 'potty' by shaking the 'T' handshape, then sign 'where' by waving your index finger side to side. Be sure to furrow your eyebrows, which is the grammatical marker for a 'wh-' question.
In everyday ASL, the shaking 'T' handshape is commonly used interchangeably for 'potty', 'bathroom', 'restroom', and 'toilet'. Context and the age of the person you are speaking to will usually clarify the exact English translation.
A gentle, relaxed shake from the wrist is perfect for normal situations. However, if it is an absolute emergency, signers will often shake the 'T' handshape faster and more vigorously while showing urgency on their face!
You should use your dominant hand. If you are right-handed, use your right hand to form the 'T' and shake it. If you are left-handed, use your left hand. Either way is perfectly correct.
