I saw the Your Baby Can Read infomercial during the wee hours in the morning and immediately became intrigued. Seeing babies as young as nine months old being able to read astonished me. How can this be, I thought to myself. My son is 22 months and I would love for him to be able to read and to recall words like the babies in the video!
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WOW those babies are amazing!
More about the Your Baby Can Read program (description from website)
Who can benefit?
Designed for Children Between The Ages of 3 months and 5 years
In the first years of a child’ life, tens of thousands of synaptic connections are made each second in the brain, opening the door for increased learning capacity. The most natural time to learn any aspect of language is during the infant and toddler years. There is a “natural window of opportunity” for learning language where it is easier for children to learn to understand and speak our language at a high level. During this window of opportunity, between the ages of 3 months and 5 years, they can also learn the written word naturally and easily.
Dr. Titzer has developed a new method of teaching reading that could change how and when our children learn to read. Normally, children don’t start learning to read until age 5 or 6 years old, but the natural window of opportunity begins to close around age 4 – BEFORE THEY ENTER KINDERGARTEN!
How It Works
A baby’s brain thrives on stimulation and develops at a phenomenal pace…nearly 90% during the first five years of life! The best and easiest time to learn a language is during the infant and toddler years, when the brain is creating thousands of synapses every second – allowing a child to learn both the written word and spoken word simultaneously, and with much more ease.
Dr. Titzer says the current practice of starting to teach reading skills in school is too late and children benefit greatly from getting a much earlier start since a child basically has only one natural window for learning language — from about birth to about age four. During this period it is easier for a child to learn any type of language including spoken, receptive, foreign and written language. The earlier the child is taught to read the better they will read and the more likely they will enjoy it.
Studies prove that the earlier a child learns to read, the better they perform in school and later in life. Early readers have more self-esteem and are more likely to stay in school. Meanwhile, a national panel of reading specialists and educators determined that most of the nation’s reading problems could be eliminated if children began reading earlier.
What You Get
5 DVD Set with Sliding Word Cards
50 Word Game Cards
82 Double Sided Word Cards
5 Lift-A-Flap Books
The “How To” Parent’s Guide
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Window Book, Workshop DVD, and Music CD.
My experience with Your Baby Can Read
After seeing the infomercial, my curiosity drove me to contact a Your Baby Can Read representative. I asked if I could possibly try the program and share my experience plus honest thoughts with my readers. The rep agreed and sent me the Your Baby Can Read Starter Kit to review which includes the Parents’ Guide, Early Learning Workshop DVD, Starter DVD, Learn to Read Word Cards (with 1 wipe-clean word card, and 1 erasable non-toxic pen), and the Starter Book. The kit contains everything to get you started and basically gives you a good sense on how the full program works.
I started introducing Your Baby Can Read to my son ( about a week ago) by having him watch the Starter DVD , which includes 22 key words. I had him watch it twice daily, as it is the recommended time for the first month. The first two times my son watched the video I viewed along with him to see how he would react. He paid attention for the initial few minutes and even tried to mimic a few of the actions he already knew (like clap, arms up) . This was very encouraging since he seemed to be taking an interest, but the video lost his attention half way through until the Itsy Bitsy Spider song played. The music sparked his interest again and he began watching for a short brief moment. I tried the suggestions (given in the guide) of having him sit in an upright position, close enough to see the television screen, and dimmed the lights in the room to make the TV appear brighter to help him focus. The only tactic that worked for me to get him more involved was to play along with the actions in the video, such as touching my nose when the word “nose” came across the screen or throwing my arms up as the phrase “arms up” was read.
I do believe breaking the video into several minute intervals through the day (also suggested in the guide) might be a more productive method for teaching my son. I will be experimenting with this technique in the upcoming week to see if it is a better approach to keeping him focused, and to give him more of a desire to learn.
A couple of times per day I’ve been showing him the Starter Sliding Word Cards and reading the Starter Book to him after his bath. The word cards are a HUGE hit. I’ve tried using other flash cards in the past with him, but he did not care to interact. The Your Baby Can Read word cards have a sort of element of surprise as you slide the card open to display a bright picture which helps demonstrate the concept that objects have names. I use a playful voice as I read the card to him and use a swooshing sound as I slide it open. He loves it!
My thoughts about Your Baby Can Read
The program uses a multi-sensory technique to help a child grasp word recognition. The combination of sound, sight, and playful interaction encourages your child to learn whole language and phonics. In my opinion, with proper parent involvement and positive reinforcement, the system is an excellent tool to getting your child on the path to better understanding language and on the road to successful reading.
About Dr. Titzer
Recognized expert, infant researcher Dr. Robert C. Titzer, Ph.D., has a grand vision of making the world a better place by allowing children greater opportunities and successes throughout life by developing reading skills earlier.
A professor and teacher for over 15 years, Dr. Titzer has extensively researched infant learning and development. After teaching in the public school system, Dr. Titzer went on to complete his Masters degree at Pennsylvania State University, and a Ph.D. in Human Performance at Indiana University, where he developed this revolutionary early learning approach with his own infant children.
His research on reading during infant and toddler years captured the interest of educators, researchers, parents, government agencies, and the media worldwide. Dr. Titzer’s research has been published in scientific journals, including the prestigious Psychological Review.
Purchase
You can try the Your baby Can Read complete program for $14.95 for the first 30 days. The manufacture backs their product by believing you will be completely satisfied with the results from using the program that they are offering a 30 day money back guarantee. Your Baby Can Read can also be purchased in full for $199.95 and you will also receive the 3 free gifts.
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One A happy hippy Mom reader will win the same Your baby Can Read Starter Kit (not the full program) I am using to teach my son. The new kit includes the Parents’ Guide, Early Learning Workshop DVD, Starter DVD, Learn to Read Word Cards (with 1 wipe-clean word card, and 1 erasable non-toxic pen), and the Starter Book.
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I’ve always wanted this for my son! I think it will enrich his life in the long-term because instilling reading early in life helps develop a love for reading. I also think it will help in the long run because I want to put my son in a bilingual class and it makes it easier to learn another language once you have a good foundation in one.
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I know that literacy enriches lives. My daughter developed a love of books at a young age and this love has continued to grow. My 2 year old loves to look at the pictures in his books and I would love to give him the opportunity to enjoy being able to read them as well. I wanted to try this program but my dh thought it would be a waste of money. Can we prove him to be wrong!?
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It’s funny how children are so different. My 7yo was reading at an early age, but my 3yo has such a hard time learning.
She would benefit greatly from this program to help not only today but to gain the confidence to continue on through the rest of her life.
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I started reading to my son as I nursed him and most every day after until he was about 8 or 9. Then he took over and read for himself. He still loves to read.
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I think early literacy gives children a love for reading early on, so they continue throughout their lives!
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Teaching my daughter to read at an early age will give her an advantage over her peers. I also think it will help her gain confidence that will serve her throughout her life.
Thanks for the giveaway – would love to win this for my nephew! I think early literacy has long-term benefits by teaching children early to use their imaginations and to understand other people’s thoughts, feelings, and perspectives.
I think early literacy is beneficial to children because it’s the first step in education. The most important part of education is reading and along with reading comes comprehension.
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Reading opens up a new world to you.
Early reading would hopefully allow my child the chance to fall in love with reading much sooner than usual. I was a book worm and would love it if he is too!
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my daughter already loves books, she just can’t read them yet. i believe reading enriches your life not only by learning new things, but it also expands you imagination.
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Early literacy will help a child succeed later on in life.
Early reading is very helpful in giving your kids a leg up on other areas of education.
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I think any head start that we give our kiddos is such a great thing! They can learn at their own pace but always be challenged at the same time!
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Reading is so very important for children and adults. Everyday life revolves around reading..such as signs, menus, directions, etc. By having a head start I know that my little man will continue to grow. By having the skills to read he will be better prepared for school, college, and a career in the future. I would love to try this program with my guy. HE already loves books…
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Like all things, fostering a love for literature, art, music, at a young age helps to expand and develop the mind. I think if my daughter was able to read by herself it would not only expand her knowledge but strengthen her self esteem.
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my 2 little grandsons could really use this to learn to read
Although I don’t believe in pushing children to learn to read if they are ready and eager to read at an early age then they should be encouraged as most other knowledge is dependent on the ability to read.
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I would love this for my daughter. I believe being a strong reader early really helps in school and in life. Starting Kindergarten as a confident and strong reader really starts a child on the path of confidence, self esteem and learning anything and everything!
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I think starting early helps them in school and in life. It prepares them. I had a hard time in school and i still do. I feel like i am always behind. My 10 year old son hates reading now because he has a hard time. I think starting them early gives them a edge over others.
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I excelled in mathematics but reading was a bit of a challenge for me.I would hate for my daughter to have the same struggles as I did. This seem like a great kit, and I would love to try it out.
Early literacy is important to me. I buy my children books and I instruct their caregiver to read and speak to them in English. I think it is important because it will help children be better communicators, become more effective speakers, have more confidence and be more outgoing.
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I would love to get my daughter this. My son is a big reader now but struggled when he was little and if I could have started him sooner with a program like this he would have had it so uch better
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I think early literacy is turn into a love of reading later on in life. Its a win WIN!!
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My children have been read to since they were babes and continue to be read until they learned to read themselves.All of them excel in school earning top grades.I firmly believe that reading to them and encouraging them to read has helped them.
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Kids learn so much in the first few years of their life. If you start teaching them early, they will have a head start on school & eventually school.
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I just that program on my doorway yesterday! I can’t wait to use it with my little man!!!!
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I hated reading for several years of my life. I think this would help to have a love of reading for life.
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I believe early literacy will enrich my child’s life in the long-term by giving him a firm foundation in which to build other academic skills. Reading is the basis for everything. My toddler is like a little sponge, absorbing all he can-thanks for the chance to increase his knowledge!
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Ohh, wow I would looove this, Your baby can read!! How much fun would this be to help Stella to read!
I believe early literacy will last a life time. If a childs brain reaches 90% of its development by age 5, it is important to stimulate the mind as much as possible. Concepts and fundamentals can be learned early, and the better the child is prepared, the better they can apply those concepts throughut their lives. I would love my son to experience this wonderful program.
Early literacy means easier learning once school age is reached and an early love of reading!
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Reading is the basis of everything. The early a child learns to read and understand it, the quicker they will pick things up. The quicker they pick things up, the more open to learning they are.
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I believe reading to your child early will make them want to read and like to read. I don’t remember being read to as a child and I have had to make myself start reading as a hobby and now I really like it. I try to read to my children daily! I really have wanted this set for my son and am trying to save up to get it!!!
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The earlier a child can read the more interested they will be in reading!
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Being able to read early opens up whole new worlds to children! Hubby learned to read at 3 and I want our little one to have that chance!
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My mother read early. She read often to me and I read early. I would like for my children to have that opportunity and more, as I can see that our levels of education seem to correspond with how early we began reading. I think this will enrich my boys’ lives by starting them early with a valuable learning experience that will make them enjoy reading and education.
I think early literacy gives children a love for reading early on.
Early reading will help my kids and all kids to have a more secure start in life… They will be able to express themselves and have US understand them.. Plus school will be a tad easier with the earlier understanding of communication and words
I think it will effect every part of his life. Research shows that reading to and with your child does too many wonderful things to list here.
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I am hoping that early literacy will make my son enjoy reading and that he will become a lifelong reading. We have also been teaching him sign language since he was 4 months old. Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com
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I think teaching my son to read early will help him in school, help with self confidence, and help his imagination! I would love this! THanks for the chance!
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I as a parent need to be able to do all I can do this includes teaching reading as soon as I can to give her a better chance at success, articulation, and confidence.
I think this is a wonderful tool to teach my baby to read. Babies brains are like sponges at this stage in early development it would be a shame not to use it to encourage early reading and a love of books!
Learning to read and comprehend at a young age will help a child throughout their entire educational career.
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i want for granddaughter it looks great
I am trying to win this for my sister in law but with our kids, early literacy made things much easier for our son when it came time for him to start pre-school because he already enjoyed the fact that he was learning something new.
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I could use this for my kids
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Since the brain development is greatest during THE FIRST FIVE YEARS…literacy especially through sensory learning is most important.
I would love to use this with my youngest! I think early reading helps kids feel more confident and they are able to understand the world better!
Early reading will help my twins to have a love for reading which will enhance their learning later!
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Those babies are incredible!
I would love for my kids to have early literacy skills–for my daughter because she loves to “read” and has so many books, but needs me to read them, which is frustrating to her. This would open up so many possibilities for her. If my son could read, maybe I could get him to sit with a book for longer than seven minutes!
I have three children – two boys age 6 and a 5 year old. I believe this set would help them all very much. When one learns something, the other two have to learn it next and become more determined than ever. I’d love to have this set to help them along in their reading.
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Early reading abilities will give my son a jump start in every subject.
The earlier they learn a language the better it is for them. I’d love this for my twins 🙂
I hope reading will make my little one curious about things around her and want to learn more about what interests her.
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When kids learn to read early, they perform better in all areas, including math. They also develop self confidence in how they will perform at school.
My girlfriend got this for her eight year old, autisitic child last month. The programs hold his attention slightly, but mostly because he has decided he’s in love with one of the girls in the videos.
The videos repeat stuff a lot. I mean, a lot, it’s like every volume is the same volume. The footage u sed throughout every volume looks like it was taken on the same day during a picnic or birthday party. The same segments with the kids are shown over and over and over again. Some of t hese kids have no idea what’s going on while they are being filmed, which detracts from whatever word they are supposed to be acting out or representing at the time. THe camera man seems to be filming his own family. Almost every time the camera switches to a baby, the camera stays on the baby for an extended period of time that doesn’t make any sense. My kid is supposed to be learning how to read, not walking some stupid baby crawl across the floor. Get on with the lesson, please.
Bottom line is that the production values involved with the different volumes of video and lesson are unflatteringly poor. If this was truly a doctor that made these, he’s got to be a doctor like Dr. Pepper, because anyone who has watched anything at all would know that what is being shown here isn’t doing a whole lot.
In all, your child may, MAY, learn up to ten, fifteen, possibly twenty words from the combined volumes 1, 2, 3, and the review, which I suppose is volume 4. It’s the same few words over and over again throughout the series, and a lot of the words don’t go together. It does briefly mention “ING” at the end of words, and stuff like that, but doesn’t dwell upon these word changes enough to get the point across.
The books that come with this program are laughable to a degree, despite their sturdy construction. THe books have a word, and at the end of the page, you’re able to pull a tab to show a picture of what the word is. Sounds easy, right? I don’t know what the hell the publisher was thinking, but the pictures for a number of the words were so bizarre, that even I, as an adult, was left scratching my head on how a kid was supposed to know what the thing in the picture was in order to associate the word on the page with it.
Look, if the word is SWING, you show a swingset, not a small seat that looks like a picnic basket with a seatbelt. Sorry, that’s not going to cut it.
How the hell is a kid supposed to get the word BATH from a picture of a kid with whip cream on his head and a bubble in front of his face? Artistic merrit is nice, but it’s not going help my kid learn.
Thanks Adam for your comment.
I was sent the starter kit to review versus the whole program. However, I did find the kit to be a good tool to start a child on early reading skills acquisition. I do believe every child develops differently and what might work for one child might not be the key answer for another.
In my opinion, the program is a good beginning source for parents to become proactive in educational positive interaction with their child. I do understand your concern for the repetitiveness of the program and the video did have some difficulty keeping my son’s attention through its entirety. I believe possibly breaking up the video into several minute intervals throughout the day might be a more successful method for younger children with undeveloped attention spans.
Thanks again for your input!
Early literacy is a great foundation for reading above grade level at school age, boosting the childs confidence and self esteem.
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..,wow… amazing… Can’t help but smile with those babies…. Literacy in early stage can even increase confidence in babies when they grow up..