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Jillpea

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« on: May 06, 2009, 12:11:33 AM »

Hi there,

My 14mth old son is glued to the YBCR Dvd's which we watch each morning. We are only up to the starter and vol 1 videos so far, but as we watch both he happliy eats. He even cranks his head around to see, if someone walks in front of the tv. He's not a big eater so it's the one meal I know he'll finish. My question to those who use this or a similar series is; is it ok for him to have this breakfast distraction while watching these. He rarely interacts with the dvd because his hands are busy but if I don't feed him he runs around the lounge room chasing the dog (another daily ritual). Do you guys still think it's sinking in? Should I just keep going and wait for him to start talking to find out it worked?


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rose08

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YBCR while eating

« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2009, 01:23:31 AM »

I show my daughter little reader while she is eating her meals. She barely pays attention to the food just opens her mouth while i put it in

Is this bad to show them the words while they are eating, even if they are completely focussed on the program?

Would be interested in peoples opinions...


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Kimba15

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Re: YBCR while eating

« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2009, 02:54:16 AM »

I don't think it is a problem to show YBCR while eating, if that is the only time your LO is calm and quiet, even Dr Titzer suggests this in his early learning review dvd.


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Re: YBCR while eating

« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2009, 06:37:02 AM »

My daughter watches her current YBCR dvd (Vol.2) during mealtimes too. She gets cranky/fussy everytime I put her on her highchair, not unless there's a toy on the tray or YBCR is on. With YBCR on, I have no problem feeding her, she is so focused that she just opens her mouth when i feed her. The other 2 dvds, Starter & Vol.1 are played in our bedroom & nursery, we play them alternately every other day.
In my own opinion, I think there is nothing wrong with babies watching the program while eating, just as long as they are enjoying & focused on it.


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Re: YBCR while eating

« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2009, 07:44:38 AM »

My baby watches YBCR right after she gets up every morning when she is relax and calm. I haven't try to feed her while she watches tv, but She is really active(14 months,she started to climb)we watch the video in two or even three parts with pauses, because she will focus for 5 minutes and they wants to play and so on.


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Re: YBCR while eating

« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2009, 07:47:48 AM »

but I notices when we interact with them about the words from the video, she pays mor attention to eat, she likes me to do it and then she will do it, if the video goes"arms up" I will put my arms up and then she does it...it is so cool!!At the beginig she won't do it at all, but now she is more focus on it. They like to have fun with mom and dad, I am sure if you are feeding them and they are busy eating that;s fine but you show them what the action on the word is.


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khatty

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Re: YBCR while eating

« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2009, 10:51:41 PM »

I show my dd the YBCR flashcards and sliding cards when she is in her highchair, just before or just after her meals. The highchair is at least a time when she is less distracted by her surroundings. I never thought to show her the DVD while she was eating - our T.V. is nowhere near our kitchen.


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Re: YBCR while eating

« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2009, 10:56:13 PM »

Do what works for you. I think it's fine as long as the baby is paying attention to most of it.


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tina

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Re: YBCR while eating

« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2009, 11:21:47 PM »

My daughter (28-month) usually sit still for the first 10 minutes and then she will walk around, but I notice that her eyes are still on the TV, so I think it's ok! Recently, I notice that she likes to play the "Word Game" a lot and each time I play the YBCR, she wants me to play the Word Game right away!


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Re: YBCR while eating

« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2009, 11:41:22 PM »

I think it is perfect. Strap them in the highchair and give them some food while they watch YBCR. How else can you get a young child to stay still and pay attention. Do what you need to do and it will work out fine. We all love to eat and watch TV at the same time. That's why there are so many coach potatoes out there!!!