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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Baby Shower Extravaganza Giveaway #14: Your Baby Can Read CLOSED



"Your Baby Can Read!TM System Brings Worldwide
Change to Childhood Literacy Field"

The first time I saw the Your Baby Can Read commercial was when I was home on maternity leave.  I was bound and determined to get it, I was sure it would work and I would have the smartest baby around.  My husband of course made fun of me but my dad's wife thought it was great also and promised to get it for Wiggle Bean for Christmas (so I didn't buy it myself).  

Well Christmas came and they changed their mind and got Wiggle a Disney Princess 4-wheeler instead.  While she loves her power bike, I was a little bummed that she did not get the Your Baby Can Read program.

When I was offered the chance to review the YBCR starter set, I jumped on it.  The starter set would be perfect for my 14 month old and when it works (and she shows how much of a genius she is) hubby will have no choice but to get us the deluxe set!

About Your Baby Can Read
Developed by Dr. Robert Titzer, a recognized expert in infant learning, the YBCR program had been used by thousands of parents to expose their children to reading skills early in life.  Research shows that introducing basic reading during the first years of life makes the process of learning to read faster, easier, more exciting, and interesting for the child.  According to the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, "earlier experiences determine whether a child's developing brain architecture provides a strong or weak foundation for all future learning, behavior, and health".  

More brain connections for language and higher cognitive functions are formed during infancy than any other time in a person's life.  Numerous studies have proven that early readers have more confidence, higher self-esteem and generally perform better in school and later in life. 

Your Baby Can Read was recently named one of the ten best Educational toys of 2009 by Dr Toy.  The program also received three iParenting Media Awards for their My First Words books, Lift-A-Flap Word and Picture Books, and the Deluxe Kit.

I have only had the starter kit for two weeks so I can not say that I have seen any noticeable reading skills with Wiggle yet but I am going to keep at it and see how it goes.  I am excited by reviews that I have read where people say how it worked for them. 

Where to Buy

The Your Baby Can Read Deluxe set is available direct from the Your Baby Can Read website.
 

WIN IT!!!
One Over Thirty Mommy will win the Your Baby Can Read Starter Set

How to Enter: Mandatory
Visit Your Baby Can Read, come back and tell me something you have learned from them and also what age is the kid/kids you want this system for.
 
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Limitations:
This giveaway is open to U.S. only. You do not need to be a blogger to enter, but you must have a valid email address in your comment or on your blogger profile and be age 18 years or older.

Winner will be chosen via a Random Drawing.  Winners that I am unable to contact or one who does not claim their prize within 72 hours of being sent their winning email notification will forfeit their prize.

Giveaway ends midnight PST on March 30th


**Disclaimer: I was not paid in any form of cash for this posting.  
I received the starter set for my review purposes. This is solely the opinion of Over Thirty Mommy. Other people may have different experiences with the product.**

168 comments:

Momma Lyngheim said...

Studies prove that the earlier a child learns to read, the better they perform in school and later in life.

I have a newborn and a 4 year old that I would like to start both on.

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I learned that a child's best window of opportunity to learn is in the first 4 years of life. I would love this for my almost 10month old. My 4 yr old is currently doing speech therapy so this might be a plus for him too!

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Early readers have better self-esteem and stay in school longer.

I would be buying this for my almost 4 year old to help her along a bit and my almost 2 year old son.

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I learned that, "The best and easiest time to learn a language is during the infant and toddler years...when the brain is creating thousands of synapses, or connections, allowing a child to learn both the written word and spoken word simultaneously."

And I will buy it for my future baby. :) Maybe I'll share with someone else before he/she is born, not sure.

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Tracy F. said...

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Tracy F. said...

I learnt that the best time for baby to learn is up to 4 yrs old.
I'd love this for my 10 (almost 11) month old daughter!

Jessica said...

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Jessica said...

I learned that "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". This would be for my 8 month old twin nieces
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lwoods297 said...

I learned that early readers have more self-esteem and are more likely to stay in school.

mverno said...

early readers stay in school longer mverno@roadrunner.com age 4yrs

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a babies brain develops 90% during the first 5 yrs.
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I learned that by starting at school age is already late for their window of opportunity.

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Hannah Igoe said...

I learned that learning to read early can prevent later problems for school aged children with reading. I would want this for a one year old!

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I learned that early readers have more self-esteem and are more likely to stay in school.
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mogrill said...

I learned that 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. I'd love this for my 15 month old. Thanks for the chance.
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GabbyLowe said...

A baby's brain thrives on stimulation and develops at a phenomenal pace...nearly 90% during the first five years of life--and I would like this for my baby who is just 2 months old

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i learned that children learn the most in there first four years of life. I would like this for my 13 month old daughter
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Luv to Save said...

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Stuff Parents Need said...

the first 5 years of life are the most crucial for language development. My little one is 7 1/2 months old now.

Melissa said...

I learned that the best time to teach a child to read is in the infant/toddler years. I would love to win this for my neice.

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Christie said...

early readers have better self esteem!!!!!!!!!!!!yay!

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Christie said...

I have a nine year old who is already an awesome reader, but I would use it for my 4 month old when the time is RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

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Mommy 2 Monkeys said...

I learned there's only one natural window for learning language -- from about birth to about age four.

I'd love this for my 2 year old and also my 6 month old.

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I learned that the best and easiest time to learn a language is during the infant and toddler years. This would be for my 28 month old daughter

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I learned that they do the bulk of their learning in the early years from 0-4. My daughter has this and it has worked great! I would like to win one for my sister in law who is due in August! I would hope she could have as much fun as we did with this product.

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Melissa B. said...

The earlier the child is taught to read the better they will read and the more likely they will enjoy it. I would try this on my preschool class.

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I learned (and believe this) that 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... Would be for my 18 month old daughter.. weeshenanigans (at) gmail (dot) com

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The best and easiest time to learn a language is during the infant and toddler years... My children, who are four months old and two years old

ellie said...

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Kyndra said...

I learned a child basically has only one natural window for learning language -- from about birth to about age four. DD is nearly two :)

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I learned that at 4yrs is the perfect time for baby to start learning how to read.
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Young babies and children have 10's of thousands brain connections that form every second.

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Sonya said...

From about birth to about age four it is easier for a child to learn any type of language including spoken, receptive, foreign and written language.

I'd love this for our baby on the way!

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cman said...

There's only one natural window for learning language -- from about birth to about age four.

I have 18 month old twins and a 4 year old that would benefit from this.

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I learned that child's brain thrives most within the first five years of life, which is pretty amazing.

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I learned that the "one natural window for learning language is from birth to around age 4".. I would love for my 10 month old nephew to get a headstart on learning

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Anonymous said...

I learned that by the time most children start learning to read in school the optimum window of opportunity has already closed.

Steph said...

I learned that "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."

I would like to win this for my 4 year old.

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lisaray said...

A baby's brain thrives on stimulation and develops at a phenomenal pace...nearly 90% during the first five years of life!

I'd give this to a frined, for her 2 year old and her new baby, due in April.

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i learnt that The earlier the child is taught to read the better they will read and the more likely they will enjoy it.

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The best time for a child to learn a language is in the toddler years. I would like to give this to a newborn.



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I learned The best and easiest time to learn a language is during the infant and toddler years...when the brain is creating thousands of synapses, or connections, allowing a child to learn both the written word and spoken word simultaneously.

I would love to win this for my 4 year old Daughter and 2 year old Nephew!

Wonderful giveaway, Thanks:)
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Studies prove that the earlier a child learns to read, the better they perform in school and later in life......... I would like to win this for my 4, 3, 1 and 1 month old children....

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birth to age 4 is the key time
"The earlier the child is taught to read the better they will read and the more likely they will enjoy it."

I want this for my 4 1/2 year old daughter and 3 year old son. My daughter has Down Syndrome and Autism and I am dying to do a review and giveaway on my Special Needs blog, able2able... Your Special Needs Resource Directory
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I learned that infants up to age 3 is the best time for them to learn to read! I would get this for my daughter who is almost 2
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I learned that 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. I would give the system to my friend who has a 4 year old child.

 

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