We have quite a few books that we read regularly to Brett. Some at bedtime and some when she walks over and backs herself up into my lap. There are a few favorites that we each have but this particular book was given to her for Christmas and it has become one of my favorites.
It is not a traditional board book but the pages are thicker and withstand her turning them.
It is a cute story about loving your baby no matter how good or bad he/she is. It rhymes and it goes through many different body parts, that are fun to point out on your own child.
I just wanted to share because I really do love this book.
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
My Baby Can Read?
A few of you have asked how I like the Your Baby Can Read program. I have to say, it was not my idea to purchase it. It showed up on our doorstep one day! My husband had made the executive decision to purchase the program for our daughter because it's never too early to read. =)
First, lets talk about cost. The television infomercial advertises it for $14.99. However, that is the 30-day trial price. The true price is $199.99!
You receive a nice size box in the mail. There is a small booklet giving instructions to the parent on how to use the system. And, let me tell you, it is quite some work for the parent.
First is the Starter set. This set has a DVD, a book and a set of flashcards. For one month you are supposed to do the following: show the video twice a day (it is 22 minutes long), read the book once a day, and go through a few of the flashcards "several" times a day.
After a month of the Starter set you move on to Level 1. This one you have the similar instructions. For two months you are to play the DVD once or twice a day, put in the starter DVD a few times a week, read the book once a day and go through a few of the flashcards "several" times a day.
I will say that the DVD is a nice distraction when you are trying to get something done. And, the videos definitely hold my daughters attention. In fact, she flaps her arms and giggles with little Eleka introduces the video.
We have been showing our daughter the videos, reading the books, and doing the flashcards for two and half months. She maybe recognizes some of the words. The parent manual does say it can take up to 7 months for your baby to read, though it can be longer or shorter depending on your child.
There are a few other moms using the Your Baby Can Read system and I would love to hear their thoughts on it, especially the ones that have babies approaching a year old.
All in all, I don't really have a strong opinion of this one way or the other. I will be sure to provide another update in a few months.
First, lets talk about cost. The television infomercial advertises it for $14.99. However, that is the 30-day trial price. The true price is $199.99!
You receive a nice size box in the mail. There is a small booklet giving instructions to the parent on how to use the system. And, let me tell you, it is quite some work for the parent.
First is the Starter set. This set has a DVD, a book and a set of flashcards. For one month you are supposed to do the following: show the video twice a day (it is 22 minutes long), read the book once a day, and go through a few of the flashcards "several" times a day.
After a month of the Starter set you move on to Level 1. This one you have the similar instructions. For two months you are to play the DVD once or twice a day, put in the starter DVD a few times a week, read the book once a day and go through a few of the flashcards "several" times a day.
I will say that the DVD is a nice distraction when you are trying to get something done. And, the videos definitely hold my daughters attention. In fact, she flaps her arms and giggles with little Eleka introduces the video.
We have been showing our daughter the videos, reading the books, and doing the flashcards for two and half months. She maybe recognizes some of the words. The parent manual does say it can take up to 7 months for your baby to read, though it can be longer or shorter depending on your child.
There are a few other moms using the Your Baby Can Read system and I would love to hear their thoughts on it, especially the ones that have babies approaching a year old.
All in all, I don't really have a strong opinion of this one way or the other. I will be sure to provide another update in a few months.
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