Feedback from parents and babies during the design and creation of our products has been instrumental in producing high quality, entertaining and educational programs for babies.  Throughout the production of Exploring Signs we consistently requested and received feedback and refined the presentation based upon the opinions expressed by parents and the reactions of their babies.   

We also invited a group of parents to review a pre-release of Exploring Signs and here is what they had to say.  We extended our sincere thanks to these parents and babies for taking the time to provide us with their feedback.

FIVE++++  STARS

I cannot say enough about this DVD and the other two in the My Baby Can Talk series. All three are undoubtedly a priceless educational tool for any baby and parent.  I purchased the first DVD while looking around on Amazon for Baby Sign language just for fun.  I did not know at that time that it would be the most incredible and effective learning tool that I could have ever chosen for my son’s early language and intellectual development.  

 The format is extremely well thought out and organized with stimulating toys, music, animals and signing by both an adult and a child.   When our son Lane was just under ten months old we began viewing it three to four times per week.  Within a few weeks, he began demonstrating many of the signs that he had learned on the DVD.  When he received his first Easter basket with a toy duck in it, we were amazed when he simply said “duck”.  My son does not lose his focus when any one of the three captivating DVD’s is playing.  He is not very interested in Baby Einstein productions, however will not turn his head away when My Baby Can Talk is playing. We attribute this to the unique and intriguing design created by mastermind and producer, Kathleen Waidhofer.  

 Our son is 16 months now and has a vocabulary of about sixty words and adding more each day.  Some are signed, most spoken and some are a combination of both.  Only a few short months ago, he signed most of them and attempted to say them, but was not able to completely form the words.  He is able to communicate his needs and thus is a very calm and content baby.  Some will say that “signing” can delay speech.  I disagree and believe that this has augmented and enhanced his verbal skills far beyond the level of his non-signing counterparts.  

 Exploring Signs is full of wonderful toys, music and fun just as the first two DVD’s.   Colors, insects, swing, slide, animals and weather are just some of the signs taught in Exploring Signs.   The first time he watched it, he attempted to sign and copy a few words.  The second time he said many of the words before the narrator said them.  Adults and children alike will love this!  You will find other sign language DVD’s out there, but buyer beware, we bought one and promptly sent it back after viewing it.  This provoked us to contact the professionals at My Baby Can Talk to plead for more!  Thank goodness they were just getting ready to release the third one, which once again, is simply the best that money can buy.  We look forward to any future productions and give all of the My Baby Can Talk productions the utmost highest recommendation! 

Lane’s Mom Laurel – Sparks, NV

Empowered

We started signing with our son when he was 8 months old, but didn't have much success initially. We were doing it on our own with no other visual aids and he wasn't signing back.

We purchased First Signs and Sharing Signs when he was 9 months old and within a month, he was signing back to us. By his 1st birthday, he was using 35+ signs regularly and would bring the DVD’s to us, asking to watch it. It was clear he felt empowered and thrilled at the fact that he could communicate with us. 

We were very excited to see that their was going to be a 3rd DVD in the series and after watching it just twice, he began using the weather signs. We had also pointed out colors to him previously, but he did not pick up on them until watching the DVD. He is now regularly describing objects using color.

Teaching him the emotion signs has been unbelievably helpful. He is able to tell us if he is in pain (with teething or a stomach ache) or if he is scared. He can describe what he wants rather than crying. 

Just one tantrum avoided or late night awakening quickly rectified would have been worth it to us, and we have gotten so much more than that out of this. Our Pediatrician is impressed with our son every time he visits. He is inquisitive, intelligent and communicative. I attribute a great deal of that to the The My Baby Can Talk Series. Thank you.

Finnegan’s Mom Charissa – Orlando, FL

5 Stars!!!

I am writing to tell you how much my daughter, Campbell, loves your third DVD in the My Baby Can Talk series. We have been watching the movie almost daily because she loves the DVD and she likes to sign the word "slide" and watch the toy animals work themselves up the ladder and down the slide.  She signs "slide" and says the word. She is working hard at trying to learn all the signs and doing a great job of trying to master the signs. Some with her own little twist!  She is really enjoying the movie and I can't be happier!  

I can't tell you how wonderful it is to see her so excited when she remembers a sign or uses a sign while reading a book or going for a walk to let me know what she is seeing and what she would like to do. Campbell is going to turn two years old soon and it's been wonderful teaching her sign language. It has made communications with her so much easier and stronger. Since she is using more language skills and trying to talk; when she is trying to find the words to express herself, I remind her to use her signs and then she isn't so frustrated!! And neither are we!! She is also a budding little artist, so the learning the color signs, such as red, yellow or blue,  has been a wonderful addition into our art time together! Thank you so much for creating such an educational and wonderful product. I keep recommending your DVDs and website to people where ever we go , and I highly recommend its use to new moms and dads(and so do Campbell's Grandparents!). Thank you again and I look forward to more wonderful products from you in the future!

Campbell’s Mom Tessa – San Jose, CA

Educational and Entertaining! A MUST for your collection!

I have been using the My Baby Can Talk products with my son since he was 9 months old, and now at 22 months, Haven has an extensive sign (75 + words) AND verbal vocabulary! He even introduced himself to another child at the park last week, much to my own amazement! I give so much credit to My Baby Can Talk, for the effective and entertaining approach each DVD takes to Baby Signing!! I truly think this early approach at communication has done nothing but good things for our family!  

Since Haven is speaking so well already I was concerned that he wouldn't have as much interest in the newest DVD "Exploring Signs" but I couldn't wait to put it to the test...and boy did it ever prove me wrong!! Haven was so engaged! He was saying the words with the DVD and attempting most all the new signs! He loved the DVD so much he asked to watch it again as soon as it was over...and has repeatedly ask to watch it daily since the first time he viewed it! The signs were very practical for the every day world of a Toddler! Everything was very recognizable to him, and this kept his interest peeked. The rhyme rhythms the newest "Exploring Signs" uses are such a treat to both toddler AND mom! They are easy to remember and use even in day to day conversations with my child.

 Not only is the baby/toddler portion of the DVD a hit, but I found the parent tutorial extremely helpful and full of even more signs and approaches to try myself! From beginning to end this DVD exceeds all expectations! It's a MUST have for anyone beginning to sign or already experienced in signing with their baby!

Haven’s Mom Kristin – Ladora, IA

Entertaining and Educational!

My daughter loves her other My Baby Can Talk DVD's and this one was no different.  Although she is 21 months old and using words now she still loves to learn and use new signs.  Since her words are not always understandable, it relieves a lot of frustration on both our parts when she signs the word for me as well.

 The signs in this DVD were all very useful and applicable to our everyday life.  She loved learning the sign for swing & slide and uses them every time were at the park.  I highly recommend this DVD to anyone interested in teaching their baby to sign.

 It's not only entertaining and holds their attention but a great educational tool for parents.

Emma’s Mom Katie – Scotts Valley, CA

5 Stars – Done It Again!

We have been watching the My Baby Can Talk DVDs since my son was six months old. At eight months, he was signing a few words. At sixteen months, he now signs and speaks, and has a pretty extensive vocabulary. I am entirely convinced that a large part of his language skill is a result of watching these videos. The information is presented in a way, and at a pace, that is easy to digest and absorb. Anything else I have seen is nothing like this. The pace, the repetition, and the humor, I think, are a very successful combination.

 The third in the series, Exploring Signs, maintains this formula. While my son is now familiar with, and speaking, many of the words, he still delights in watching the video, and learning new words and slightly more abstract concepts, like color.

 The new video maintains the standard I have come to appreciate from the other two. I recommend this series to people all the time. I believe it aids in overall language development … and is really one of the only things my son consistently loves to watch.

Colin’s Mom Kathy – Los Altos, CA

Big Thumbs Up!! (***** Five Stars!)

We have been very fortunate to have been able to preview Exploring Signs.  I must say that once again we are very impressed and pleased with the video.  Our son Elijah who is now 19 months old, loves all the music and he recognizes some of the objects used and signs them as he dances.  These are the only videos that he will sit and watch attentively, the minute he sees the DVD player he smiles and asks us to play his favorite DVD's, he won’t even watch any of the popular cartoon movies yet but show him a My Baby Can Talk signing DVD and he is hooked! 

 Exploring Signs is definitely a big hit in our household, once again we are all learning new exciting signs. We are happy to know that the company is growing and that our toddler is growing with and learning so much.  I recommend these DVDs to everyone I meet and I give them as gifts to family and friends.  They are great for the development of our little ones please continue to make these wonderful videos.  Thanks a million from an extremely satisfied costumer and parent. 

Elijah’s Mom Betty – Lakewood, CA

All signs point to another great video!
My Baby Can Talk has done it again! Filled with colorful, exciting images that babies and toddlers love, the latest installment is fantastic! My 20 month-old son started getting excited as soon as the Babyhands logo appeared on the screen, and when the first image of a frog appeared he actually ran up to touch the T.V. screen. This is video that will get your child interested and involved right from the start with out driving you up a wall!

There is a wonderful mix of all types of words included from animals to food to actions to colors. Each time my son watches it he finds something different to be interested in. The most recent time it was banana, but slide, swing and juice have been popular as well. Aside from his obvious excitement, I knew he liked the video because when it ended he looked at me and said "again". This from a child who won't watch more than five minutes of ANYTHING else.

One of the great things about this series is that you can watch as little or as much at a time as your child seems interested in. Each word/sign is an individual chapter and the whole thing is easily searched. Some days we watch the whole thing; other days we pick a few chapters and then move onto something else.  The variety of images set to beautiful music keeps it interesting for me too. Definitely a plus for me, because we watch this series frequently.

However we watch it, I love watching his face as he watches and talking/signing with him about the images he sees. It’s clear from his expression that he is delighted by what he sees. These are not just words picked at random, but ones that babies and toddlers have a strong connection  to and interest in. The absolute best feeling though is seeing the pride he has about being able to share with Mommy things that are important to him even when he doesn’t have the words to say it.

The tutorial for parents is a must watch as well. It’s short, to the point and has plenty of interesting and really useful information about the stages of child development. It also teaches some additional signs that parents can use with their children to help them express what they are feeling. I think it’s wonderful to have a positive and constructive way for my son to express basic emotions.

In short, this is a great tool for sharing and communicating with your child. My son has benefited so much from all the videos in this series; I can't imagine raising him without signs!

Zan’s Mom Amy – Louisville, OH

Building Vocabulary with Signs

I continue to be amazed at how quickly and easily my children learn from the My Baby Can Talk videos!  The format is fun, engaging and it really works!  Exploring Signs has taken my son’s signing up a level with the addition of color adjectives; he is now putting 2 and 3 signs together!  The videos are a tremendous language and vocabulary resource for all children.  I have seen the results, and I highly recommend signing with the My Baby Can Talk series!

Brendan & Caoilinn’s Mom Erin – Lowell, MA