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Why the Baby Signs® Program is the World’s Leading Program for Hearing Babies

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🌎 Why the Baby Signs® Program is the World’s Leading Sign Language Program for Hearing Babies

When it comes to helping babies "talk before they can talk," no program has had the global impact, research foundation, and trusted reputation quite like the Baby Signs® Program.

Since its development by child development experts Drs. Linda Acredolo and Susan Goodwyn, the Baby Signs® Program has been teaching families how to bridge the communication gap during those early months before speech begins—and has grown into the world’s leading sign language program for hearing babies.

Baby Signs® program celebrating over 35 years of research-based success in early communication.
🏆 Celebrating over 35 years of global impact

📚 Backed by Science, Trusted by Experts

Founded by child development experts Drs. Linda Acredolo and Susan Goodwyn, the Baby Signs® Program is the only program based on decades of research and funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Their studies found that babies who use signs:

  • Speak earlier

  • Have larger vocabularies

  • Experience fewer tantrums

  • Form stronger bonds with caregivers

🏅 “Baby Signs® is science in action—turning research into real-life results.”

🌍 Used in Over 40 Countries—and Growing!

From the U.S. and Canada to Singapore, Japan, and beyond—Baby Signs® has expanded across six continents with:

  • Licensed international partners

  • Certified instructors

  • Translated materials

  • Virtual and in-person class offerings

It’s more than a program—it’s a global movement.

👶 Why the Baby Signs® Program is Different

Many programs simply teach American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary.
Baby Signs® goes deeper—focusing on how babies learn and communicate.

✔️ Designed for preverbal hearing babies
✔️ Fun, interactive, play-based approach
✔️ Teaches communication, not just vocabulary
✔️ Promotes emotional, social, and cognitive development

Language Skills
Thinking Skills
Emotional Skills

💡 Our program is rooted in brain development, not just signing.

🏆 Trusted by Parents & Professionals

Millions of families have used the Baby Signs® Program to support early communication, and our community of thousands of Independent Certified Instructors and Early Childhood Educators continues to grow around the world.

Here’s what people are saying:

“My baby signed ‘milk’ and ‘all done’ before she ever said a word. It was a game-changer.”
— Parent, California

“I’ve used Baby Signs® with both of my children—it reduced frustration and helped them feel understood.”
— Parent, Canada

“As a speech-language pathologist, I recommend Baby Signs® to every family I work with.”
— SLP, Texas

A young child with blonde hair, demonstrating early language development, wearing a dark shirt and overalls, smiling and looking to the side with hands up.

🏫 Trusted by Educators, Agencies & Organizations

For over 35 years, Baby Signs® has been trusted by early childhood professionals and national organizations to support language, social-emotional, and cognitive development in young children

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🏛 Government & Public Programs

We’ve partnered with agencies such as:

  • Department of Defense – Office of Children and Youth

  • Department of Education – County Offices of Education (COEs), school districts (USDs)

  • Department of Health & Human Services – Early Head Start, Parents as Teachers

  • Department of Developmental Services

🏥 Community Programs & Nonprofits

Our trainings and workshops have been used by:

  • Hospitals – NYU Langone, Baptist Health South Miami

  • Libraries – Westport Library, Wells Branch Community Library

  • Nonprofits – EasterSeals, United Way, Parent Aid

  • Community centers – YMCA, JCCs, Parks & Rec

🧸 Childcare & Education Providers

Baby Signs® is taught in:

  • Apple Montessori, Bright Horizons, Phoenix Schools, and many other early learning programs

💡 We also offer Early Childhood Educator Training, Parent Workshops, and Certification Programs to support professional development and family engagement.

✅ Why Families & Professionals Choose Baby Signs®

  • 💛 Based on research, not trends

  • 🌎 Trusted in 40+ countries

  • 👶 Focused on babies' development

  • 🧠 Supports language, cognition, and emotional connection

  • 🎓 Backed by a global network of certified instructors

🚀 Get Started Today

Whether you're a parent, educator, or agency leader—there’s a way to bring Baby Signs® into your world:

🔹 Find a Class Near You
🔹 Become a Certified Instructor
🔹 Partner With Us Internationally

👶 Baby Signs® – Helping Babies Talk Before They Can Talk®

 

 

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