Families who use the Baby Signs(R) Program know first hand that there are many benefits to using signs with their babies. Using the Baby Signs(R) Program … 
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Reduces tears, tantrums, & frustration
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Allows babies to share their worlds
- Increases respect for babies
- Strengthens the parent-infant bond
- Boosts self-esteem and self-confidence
- Makes learning to talk easier
- Stimulates intellectual development
Over two decades of Baby Signs(R) research has shown that these proven benefits affect different areas of a child’s development. Using the Baby Signs(R) Program stimulates:
Dr. Linda Acredolo and Dr. Susan Goodwyn, the authors of the book Baby Signs: How to Talk with Your Baby Before Your Baby Can Talk, have conducted over two decades of academic research on the use of signs with hearing babies, including a long-term study funded by the National Institutes of Health. Their
ground-breaking research describes the proven benefits of the Baby Signs(R) Program. Their scientific study of over 140 families took place over a seven-year period and yielded some remarkable results. They conducted standardized assessments of children who participated in Baby Signs(R) groups and those in non-Baby Signs(R) groups at several stages in their development.
At 24 months, the Baby Signs(R) babies were on average talking more like 27 or 28 month olds. This represents more than a three-month advantage over the non-Baby Signs babies. In addition, the 24 month old Baby Signs babies were putting together significantly longer sentences.
At 36 months, Baby Signs(R) babies on average were talking like 47 month olds, putting them almost a full year ahead of their average age-mates. Eight year olds who had been Baby Signs(R) babies scored an average of 12 points higher in IQ than their non-signing peers.
Please visit the official Baby Signs(R) website for more information on the benefits.