This past Christmas, Nicolas’ Aunt Jennifer and Uncle Mark gave him a Baby Einstein video entitled “Baby Beethoven”. For those of you not familiar with the Baby Einstein line of products, they range from books to video to cds to toys which are aimed at introducing babies and children to music, art, language, science and nature in playful, enriching ways. I’ve been aware of these products for some time now but never actually purchased any to use at home. How delighted I am that Jennifer thought to give this to Baby Nicolas. He, as well as his two older sibs absolutely love it and so does their Mommy! (Thank you Jennifer!)
I have always felt that exposing children to music from birth on, and helping them to learn to enjoy it is so important and here is yet another way we can do that. But the kids don’t necessarily realize they are being serenaded by some of Beethoven’s finest works; they just enjoy the pretty colors and shapes and little animals they see dancing and moving to the music.
Though I don’t advocate having kids sit in front of the tv for too long, this is one video we enjoy watching together, and it is also pleasant to listen to if I am cooking dinner in the next room, because it is rather soothing (unlike some children’s videos and music!).
Anyway, I will watch for some of the other Baby Einstein products in my travels and look forward to trying them out.
Glad you are all enjoying it. Perhaps you could choose a few that you might like for your amazon wish list in time for Nicolas’ first birthday.
Jennifer, A good idea!! Do you have any favorites that you recommend? I picked up a DVD of Baby Neptune at Sams yesterday…the kids love it and so do I!! Also, I read that “Young Einstein” geared toward ages 4+ is due to hit the market sometime in 2004. I’ll be watching for it!