Benefits of the Baby Signs® Program Drs. Acredolo and Goodwyn have conducted over two decades of scientific research on the use of sign language with hearing babies, including a longitudinal study funded by the National Institutes of Health.  Using the Baby Signs® Program has proven to... Reduces tears, tantrums, & frustration Allows babies to share their worlds Increases respect for babies early abilities Strengthens the parent-infant bond Boosts self-esteem and self-confidence Makes learning to talk easier Stimulates intellectual development Their research has shown that these proven benefits affect different areas of a child’s development. Using the Baby Signs® Program stimulates: Social-Emotional Development Language Development Cognitive Development Families using the Baby Signs® Program to sign with their infants and toddlers experience these benefits first hand!