30 minutes of peace
Written: May 20 '00 (Updated May 20 '00)
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Pros: Just right for toddlers, deal with real life issues
Cons: Some parents may find the songs a little boring and repetitive
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| mcfadmk's Full Review: Baby Songs |
Hap Palmer is well known in the world of Early Childhood Education for his developmentally appropriate music. His video doesn't disappoint! Baby Songs contains a half hours worth of gentle, learning songs. The video clips feature multi-ethnic children acting out the music, signing and dancing.
The songs are wonderful for young toddlers. The songs are introduced by a short animation featuring a little boy in his diaper. Each song highlights something that is interesting to young children. One song deals with the fear a child feels when their blankie is being washed. I vividly remember the absolute meltdown my oldest would have when I washed his blankie. He wouldn't even let me dry it! "My Mommy Comes Back" plays out the different situations where a child might be left with someone else, in a gentle soothing manner. Riley's hands down, or maybe it's hands up, favorite is "So Big" He raises his arms up in time to the music to show how big he is.
I have heard some that this tape is less than parent friendly. Yes, the songs are a bit repetitive in nature, and the beat is a bit slow. But hey it's aimed at toddlers for a reason. The songs do get stuck in your head however. Recently my 18 month old began screaming in his car seat. I soon exhausted my personal song list and was at a loss. I began singing the opening song to Baby Songs. Riley was silent in the back, until I forgot the rest of the words. Thank God for big brothers. My 9 year old had unwittingly memorized the WHOLE tape! Word for word, he sang the songs that Riley loved best. And I was able to focus on driving the car.
I am not a huge fan of kids movies or television, but this is one tape that gives me 30 minutes of peace and is fun and educational for my little one as well. I highly recommend Baby Songs!
Recommended:
Yes
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