Meet the Fockers was the first mainstream introduction of Baby Sign Language around the World.

The movie Meet the Fockers was the first mainstream introduction to Baby Sign Language around the world. Before this movie, baby signing was still a well kept secret amongst the few. Luckily for parents worldwide, little Jack, the one year old grandson, became a wonderful example of how you can communicate with your baby using Baby Sign Language. The movie certainly started quite a stir when it was first released in 2004 and could almost be considered to mark the beginning of worldwide exposure for Baby Sign Language for hearing babies.

Although the movie Meet The Fockers relayed a slightly tongue in cheek version of baby signing, it did do something wonderful for increasing the exposure worldwide of this fantastic communication tool. I just wish that it had done more for demonstrating how easy it is to incorporate baby sign language into your home and how beneficial it is to have your baby be able to communicate their basic needs to you.

There is no doubt that the use of Baby Sign Language movie ‘Meet the Fockers’ has had an influential impact on the number of parent’s worldwide that have begun signing with their babies however, don’t be misled by the Hollywood movie – this is not a passing fad. Baby sign language is becoming household across many states and many countries and has been researched and used for over 30 years.  

Toddler Interpreter teach Baby Signs and they offer the best Free Baby Sign Language Chart  available online and their Baby Sign Language Book is used by parents and childcare centres in the United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand to Teach Baby Sign Language. Sign Language for Babies is easy using Toddler Interpreter’s comprehensive Baby Sign Language Dictionary. Sign Language for Toddlers can help reduce frustration and Baby Sign Language has proved very beneficial for Premature Babies, children with Velo Cardio Facial Syndrome and other babies at risk of developing a speech delay.