Category: (DVD)
20 new, starting at $2.85
6 used, starting at $12.95
Studio: Gaiam Americas Release Date: 04/03/2007
Mastering the alphabet involves much more than recognizing capital letters. Brainy Baby: ABC's offers a healthy dose of phonics and lowercase letter study as well, treating 2- to 5-year-olds to a lesson that proves equally entertaining and educational. The key to this delightful show's appeal stems from an engaging, interactive approach to learning. Vocally introducing each uppercase and lowercase letter pair, sharing each letter's sound (or sounds, as in the case of vowels and certain consonants), and showing examples of words beginning with each letter, a friendly narrator encourages viewers to repeat what they see and hear. Throughout the 40-minute program, playful review sessions help enforce each lesson. Upbeat music and exceptional camera work add to the package, making yet another positive contribution from the award-winning Brainy Baby Company. Favorite extras on the DVD version include a video sing-along and a read-along storybook narrated by a child. -- Liane Thomas
Error in title...Reviewed by Elizabeta Zargi, 2010-03-07
The title should read "ABCs" and not "ABC's". Plural does not require an apostrophe. Considering the fact that this is supposed to be an educational video, they should be more aware of such things and not make stupid mistakes in the title.
Have to get it...Reviewed by Folakemi Eniojukan, 2010-02-01
My baby is only 17months and can count her numbers with out any mistake.... 1-10... i was shocked when i heared her and the attention she pays to the video is amazing.
Brainy Baby ABCsReviewed by Stephanie, 2009-11-04
The Brainy Baby ABCs video is absolutely the BEST! I would give ALL Brainy Baby DVDs 5 stars. These videos really work, I don't care what anyone says and I've got the proof in my own children. Don't believe all the reports that "DVDs are bad" for your kids. There is GOOD stuff out there and Brainy Baby is definitely one of them. I am very concerned about some of these negative reviews. Please, already... are you kidding? I have not found ANY problems or mispronunciations in the ABCs video or any other video. Also, concerning the one reviewer that said she personally didn't like the video or that it didn't have high production value... It's not about you. It's about your child. If your child learns from these DVDs, then who cares if YOU like it or not? A two or three year old is also not impressed with high production value (special effects, talent, etc). That's what I love about Brainy Baby; they have a pure, simple approach to learning that really engages my children. That is why I get the learning results. For those people who would continue to be negative, please do not assume that your comments are correct and pass them off to consumers as the truth. You are only confusing parents and short-changing children from a huge benefit. Brainy Baby products are fantastic and a real life saver. Unless you plan on producing the "perfect" DVD, please don't spread untruths, just because a certain product doesn't line up with your preference. We should all be supporting companies like this that are doing a good thing for our kids... unless we all want to see LESS products available in the near future!
Great for Son; Sleeper for MomReviewed by Jane Doe, 2009-10-29
My 22 mo son loves this DVD; he is really not interested in TV at all but will sit & watch this in entirety. Priced much better than popular competitor's "educational" DVDs and my son enjoys it more. He loves seeing other children in the show and hearing children's voices. Quite boring for Mom & Dad; let's face it, we know the alphabet so its no suspense movie. But son loves it and is learning alphabet, letter recognition, and names of various objects - so it's worth a little parental boredom.
Parents please be awareReviewed by Concerned Parent, 2009-09-24
Parents please be aware that many studies show that the more
television children under five watch the less likely they are to
engage in creative play. (DVDS being basically the same
thing).
Dimitri Christakis the director of the Child Health Institute at
the University of Washington quoted in the book Parenting Inc,
states: "Based on the research I have done there is reason to
believe these products (DVDs for babies and toddlers) have a
deleterious (negative) effect on the developing mind" , "TV, DVDS
and video games condition the developing brain to expect a very
high, unnatural level of input. Real life by comparison becomes
boring".
Another quote, again from Parenting Inc." "There is no research to
show that watching a screen is beneficial to a baby in any way,
educational or otherwise. If anything it may be putting babies at
risk" "A two dimensional screen can never replace a real
environment, rich in all five senses. Holistic play is what
develops the all the pathways to the brain." Alvin Poussaint, child
psychiatrist and director of the Media Center of Judge Baker's
Children Center in Boston.
Please be aware that the fact is The American Academy of Pediatrics
recommends that children under two be kept away from screen media.
These products are claiming benefits that are utterly
unfounded.
Please think twice about buying DVDS for a baby or toddler. Do the
research, it's not a good idea. Stick to the old fashioned toys
that engage kids in creative play - blocks, balls etc.
