The Program "Your Baby Can Read"

One of my pediatric patients's grandmother bought this set for him. He was 2 at the time and was non-verbal and had lots of medical problems. Anyway, after using this program for a while (we followed the directions that are given about watching it and when to go to the next dvd, etc)he started learning words! He got to where he could point to his body part when named (ear, nose, etc) and started learning the sign language (his grandmother also got him baby signing time and we used both programs). He remained non-verbal but from using these programs he is definitely better able to communicate. I think this is a great program to use.

A. I also just purchase the program . My daycare kids love it. They are learning. Yesterday I started putting the words they are learning and recognised them. Go for it have fun. K.

I bought the program for my 22 month old daughter and she really enjoys it. At first I was wondering if it was a waste of money. The longer we have had the program, the more she is getting out of it. She actually brings her flashcards and books up to me. I have an Early Childhood Degree and I really like the way the program was designed. For those that are skeptical of the program, wait until you see the "books" and "flashcards". They ARE NOT your typical books and flashcards. They have flaps which you lift up. I have not seen a product like this in stores. I know everyone has a different experience. I think it also depends on your child's curiosity. Maybe the children that are more curious and need more stimulation will do better with the program?

Good-Morning A., It is all good! I just wish you didn't have to spend so much money on this...There is so many individual flash cards, Cd follow along books, etc..My eldest child now 22 grad. from college was a wiz at that age too. We continued with many flash cards, Dr. Suess books was a wonderful thing!!! We sat together for so much time and I new by 3 & half that she was ready to face nursery school early..just 2-3 days for short hrs. She knew all her ABC's by two..So I started her on fun things around the house counting (math) how many straws plus how many say pencils. One big step is you have to do yourself with them is writing all they may know! They have trace-it books,(I went through a few). Or, set up my own dot-to dot on construction paper.Cap's & Lower case.. and association to animals with or that basic..A is for Apple..She was watching Seaseme Street at 5mons. old in a swing chr..She actually picked up how to count 10 as soon as she was on talking streak..So, sorry money was spent..I know we all want the best..I had two others after her..But our basic books out there is the best starter..I have kept (The origs)1961 and bought more of my own. Dr.Suess..are wonderful starter..They use them in school in Kindergarten & first grade too..So by then my daughter needed something more challeging..She just kept going to the next level before many..Just don't push to hard!! They will get stressed!! And don't forget they need to get some fresh air too! Some people are not so gifted so to speak, and we have to remember no to look down on them..They are all on diff. levels.Best of luck!!! A mother of 3 and worked in a school with inclusion kids who needed that extra, extra help.

We ordered the starter dvd and cards. I think anytime you spend with your children working on words is quality time so don't discount yourself for doing this.
My son started at 9 months and it worked great. My daughter did not start as early and she never quite warmed up to it.

My son's grandparents bought this for my son who is 22 months old and he seems to like it. He does also have flashcards from the catalog One Step Ahead (www.onestepahead.com)as well as a bunch of other flashcards etc.. that I picked up at the dollar store. I personally think the "Your Baby Can Read" is a lot of money and my son seems to like all the other stuff just as much for a lot less money.

If I were you, I'd try to cancel the order. I don't have the system, but from what I've read it's basically teaching kids to memorize words and pictures together so they can recognize them-- basically, learning sight words. This is important, but nothing you can't do with some books and flash cards. As a teacher and a mom, I think you're better off just making sure your daughter has lots of books around and you'll be fine.

Postive: Another mom in my twins club reported she has this set, uses it regularly and she and her kids really like it. (Key is you need to use it regularly.)

Negative: I asked my daughter's speech therapist and she did not recommend it. There are other ways to learn language.

My MIL bought us a set and I returned it with thanks.

I actually have the set as well. A gift from my parents for my 22 month old daughter. I have no problem with my daughter watching the videos, she also watches some shows such as Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and has also enjoyed the Baby Einstein series…also a gift from my parents. I have read all the yadda yadda about no TV before they are two.

My daughter can count to three and knows many letters in the alphabet. She can name almost any object you put in front of her and can say three words sentences using multi syllable words, “more cheerios please”. My point is she is not behind. We also read books throughout the day and I often find her sitting in her chair “reading” by herself.

If you intend for the videos to be a miracle worker they are not that. Actually my daughter finds them pretty boring and usually walks around the room playing while they are on. She will say the words as they are repeated on the screen but usually without looking up to see the word. She loves the book and flash cards though and they are great quality.

I also occasionally keep a little boy who is two. He does not talk very much at all, he’s still making sounds and says a few words, sometimes multiple but not clearly. He loves these videos and could watch them over and over. When he does watch them he says the words more clearly by repeating and laughs throughout the video.

I think TV harming children is a bunch of hooey when you are responsible with what they watch. If you use the TV as a babysitter and don’t interact and teach your child…well that’s just something else entirely. However, we have found some TV to be a great learning tool that has helped our daughter learn and confirm her smart little brain.

By the way…I very distinctly remember learning to read through memorization. My parents read me Cinderella and I remembered all the words, then I would go read it by myself. I learned to read it by remembering what the words were and reading them over and over. Phonics came a little later in elementary school and I never had a problem with them.

Hi A.:

One of my children could read simple books at age 4 and the other one read at age five. This was because I read to both of my children from birth. They had an insatiable appetite for books. Sometimes we would read 5-6 books at night and many more during the day. Don't try to hard. It may turn your child off. Just read to her and teach her other things as well and let her learn at her on pace.

Save your money for college. Read books borrowed from the library to your daughter. Drilling children from a young age has been proven (ask any educational psychologist) to discourage future enthusiasm for reading. Make it fun, make it cheap, and your daughter will enjoy it the most.

I would recommend you check out any books you can find by Dr. Raymond and Dr. Dorothy Moore. They are the "grandparents" of the homeschooling movement. They researched and studied all those studies our tax dollars paid for. They looked into when children learn how to read best, what age, how, what materials worked. They are wonderfully encouraging and just like having a gentle, grandmotherly friend. Read Better Late than Early, and any others you can find. Basicaly you'll find that you don't want to damage your daughter's eyes. I taught myself to read at 2 (yes really) and read everything I could get my hands on. I would get lost at stores, sitting with the magzines and books reading. I have the worst eyes anyone has seen, 20 X 2000 instead of 20 X 20. Maybe this would have happened anyway and no one could have stopped me from reading -- but limit how long she reads at a time, the book will tell you the scientific facts, then make her look far away at something outsisde, take breaks from reading, don't let her read a night in the dark, etc. Ask me how I know this!!! But you have a very smart girl. Be prepared for her to be ready to jump 3-4 grade levels in elementary school -- and if you homeschool her, the social aspect will not stop her from learning and loving it. She could be done with college before 15 if you just let her read her way through. No reason why she can't be as smart as possible, -- but protect her eyes!
S.

A.,
I am a deaf mom and what i did was turned the caption option on the TV. Most children's programs are captioned now and my daughter could read by 4 yrs old.

I think ANY exposure to the written word is positive. Along with parents who take the time to read to their children.

Good luck and have fun.

B.
deaffmommie

Hi A.! Great responses! $215?

No ma'am. I wouldn't do it. I've seen it and I was tempted. If I had money to throw away, I'd do it.

My daughter is almost 3 and she reads well for her age. I purchase books all the time (amazon.com is amazing) and we now go to the library often (free free free).

You can get flash cards from just about anywhere (Dollar Store, Wal-Mart, Target, School Box, etc.). You can make your own flash cards. Place them around your house.

I saw a you-tube video of a 2 year old who knew colors, words, spelling, her address, and other things. Her mom drew, colored, wrote on notebook paper.

Take that $215 and put it in a bank account and let it draw interest. By the time your child is ready to go to college, guess how much that would be...I don't know but you can do the math.

At any rate, your child is smart, it is up to you to bring it out of her. Start by reading daily.

Hope this and all other advice is helpful.

I saw the infomercial a few weeks ago and plan to order it as well; However, I'm 24 weeks pregnant and still have some time before I need it. Please keep me informed on how it works for you and your little one. I've heard both good and bad things and would love this program to work.