Give your baby a sound start

The firstSounds app makes it easy and fun to introduce your little one to the sounds of languages and music from around the world.

“My baby loves firstSounds—we listen to it during tummy time, nursing sessions, and even in the car!”

— Savannah H., firstSounds Mom

Nurture your baby's natural ability to learn and connect.

Early exposure to multiple languages can help your little one thrive cognitively, emotionally, and socially. But it can be tough to find meaningful ways to bring different languages into their world.

That’s where firstSounds comes in.

With firstSounds, your baby can hear languages and music from around the world—anytime, anywhere.

Trusted by families for more than 30 years

Enjoyed by more than 1 million babies

Supported by research and created with love

What science tells us about introducing babies to multiple languages

Language Acquisition

Listening to many languages as an infant builds neural pathways that can make it easier to learn those languages later in life.

Cognitive Development

Babies who listen to multiple languages may develop better listening skills and improved memory, focus, and creativity.

Emotional Development

Exposure to multiple languages can enhance children's emotional regulation skills and ability to understand others' emotions.

Social Development

Language isn't only about words. It's foundational to how we think and learn, and it allows us to build bridges with other cultures.

Why moms, dads, and grandparents love firstSounds

Screen-Free Learning

firstSounds' audio-only experience is safe for your little one's developing brain.

No Extra Time Required

Enhance tummy time, bath time, meal time, and more with sounds from around the world.

Made by Parents for Parents

The founders created the original audio files with love for their own children.

My 8-month-old baby calms down when I play firstSounds, especially when he hears the Hebrew, French, and Spanish sections, and he babbles when he hears them.

— Lynne Z, firstSounds Mom

My baby has been listening to firstSounds since he was 6 months. Now at 10 months, he stands in front of the mirror and babbles to the languages being played.

— Pat E, firstSounds Dad

We play firstSounds all the time because it is entertaining as well as educational. My baby coos when she hears the languages, and my 3-year-old asks, 'Mommy, can we listen to French now?

— Nichole S, firstSounds Mom

Spark lifelong learning—right from the start

Get the firstSounds app for instant access to sounds from 8 languages and music from each culture.

Play the app for your baby for as little as 15 minutes day—at home or on the go.

Feel confident you're using every opportunity to support your little one's development.

Give your baby the gift of language

The earliest sounds and rhythms of language shape how we learn, interact, and understand the world. It’s not just about words; it’s about building bridges to thought, culture, and connection.