Baby’s first introduction to familiar furry and feathered friends!
– Encourages babies’ fascination with animals
– Exposes little ones to different kinds of animals fround close to home
As babies continue to explore the world around them, they soon encounter many creatures, both large and small, that are extremely intriguing. Whether furry or feathered, winged or wiggly, bumpy or smooth, each holds a special fascination. Neighborhood Animals exposes little ones to animals most likely to be found close to home or in easily recognized environments. With a captivating combination of live-action footage, stimulating, colorful images and engaging puppet shows accompanied by beautiful classical music, this wonderful introduction to familiar animal life will provide you and your baby with countless opportunities to discover a world of engaging creatures together in and near your own backyard!
In addition to beautiful classical music, traditional favorites such as “The Farmer In The Dell” and “Old MacDonald Had A Farm” just might inspire you and your child to tap your toes, clap your hands, and sing along at home as you discover the wonders of the farm together.
DVD Features
– Repeat play
– Language tracks (Spanish, French and English)
– Discovery cards
– Puppet shows
– Toy chestWhen Baby Einstein started its “video board books” in 1997, the company was virtually alone in the field of baby development. By its sixth video, the field has become crowded with similar-sounding titles. Now scientists might be able to analyze what a baby will get out of a video like Baby Dolittle compared to Baby Van Gogh, but is it worth getting more baby videos? Absolutely–babies love variety as much as their adult counterparts. On that level, Baby Dolittle scores. The theme of animals is a natural, and this show should cause squeals of delight from little ones 1 to 4 years old. Using a stimulating mix of brightly colored toys, whimsical puppets (including your host, Pavlov the Dog), and lots of pictures, Baby Dolittle takes the viewer on a 30-minute tour of commonly found animals. Help your little pal spot a pig on the farm or a dog in the house. Baby Dolittle uses animals’ sounds, kids’ drawings, and photography for each animal in four habitats. The natural settings and original, bright recordings of Beethoven, Rimsky-Korsakov, Vivaldi, and others should make this a favorite every time you want to visit Old MacDonald’s Farm. Followed by a companion production, Baby Dolittle World Animals. –Doug Thomas
Buy “Baby Einstein – Neighborhood Animals” For Only $13.69
March 10, 2008
#1
I received this as a gift and regret opening the box because now I cannot return it. This video is no different from the other kinds of television that hinder child development. If you really want to help your children, read to them, take them for a walk to point out neighborhood animals or have your children play with blocks and other fun toys. Children need to develop their spatial skills and eye-hand coordination — watching television will not help your children at all.
If you need to take a shower, buy an extra Graco exersaucer and put it in the bathroom. Your child, like mine, will play while you can have a few minutes to yourself — and you can keep an eye on her. If you need longer periods of time, join a playgroup or sign up for a mommy’s day out program. Your children will benefit from interacting with other children and perhaps even develop friendships while you get a chunk of time to run errands or perhaps take a much-needed nap.
The American Association of Pediatrics recommends NO television for children age 2 or younger. See AAP’s website http://www.aap.org/family/tv1.htm for more details on why television is bad for your child.
March 10, 2008
#2
Most of this series of videos are captivating and engaging. Unfortunately there are many scenes where the puppets are overtly unkind to each other. For example, one puppet will “trick” another and then laugh at its misfortune. This may be some parent’s idea of quality viewing for their child – but it wasn’t for me. I wrote Julie Aigner – the creator of the series – to let her know my feelings about it and I threw all the videos away, except for the Santa Baby one which doesn’t have any such scenes in it.
March 10, 2008
#3
This isn’t the best video I’ve seen. I played it for my 8 month old for the first time and I saw things that I personally don’t agree with, i’.e. swatting at a fly. My husband & I teach our kids to respect all animals. The repitition is good but I think the dog puppet in the beginning of each segment is confusing to small kids when the background music sounds like a horse or when the dog pretends he’s other animals. I’m waiting for our next order of the Bach/Mozart set so I hope it is better.
March 10, 2008
#4
not to sound rude but this movie will SHUT YOUR KIDS UP. i am a babysitter. i love to bring this with me. when they cry but u cant figure out why stick this in and they will calm down and start to watch this. sure, its not fun for u to watch, but i would rather watch this than listen to babies cry. i have 2 baby brothers who watch this series all the time.
i also suggest musical baby. it is another series kids love.
March 10, 2008
#5
Although the idea behind “Baby Einstein” collection is excellent, the implementation (presentation) and execution of the idea are very poor.
After reviewing “Baby Dolittle Neighborhood Animals”, which many people gave it 5 stars, I was quite disappointed…
Objectively speaking, this program doesn’t deserve 5 stars. It is better to take the idea and implement it in your own ways… See it for yourself! I almost bought it and the entire “Baby Einstein” when I saw the first few 5 star reviews on Amazon.com!! Until I read couple reviews that actually reviewed the “program” not “the reaction of their children to the program”. Those reviews gave me more of a objective view on this tape and the “Baby Einstein” series.
Get this program mainly for its entertainment value, not for education one.