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Something from Baby Einstein

by mapster 13y ago

azurelogic 13y ago
While I think that the Baby Einstein videos and toys are great (my daughter loves the both), I wouldn't say these are specifically programmer oriented.
- ScottWhigham 13y ago
  Yeah, but what is "specifically programmer oriented" that is also appropriate to 1yos? Nothing!
  - pseut 13y ago
    True, but that doesn't make "something" the correct answer.
- mapster 13y ago
  Creativity, engagement, problem solving - however rudimentary are all good - nothing more complicated. I would also emphasize language - having the child hear the spoken word - whether sits mamma or daddy or baby Einstein cd.
hmhrex 13y ago
I'm personally not a fan of Baby Einstein. There's too much research that supports that it's not making babies any smarter, and possibly making them dumber. https://www.google.com/search?q=baby+einstein+research https://www.google.com/search?q=baby+einstein+research
- mapster 13y ago
  Not true at all. In fact, the source your provided clearly states: "Research examining the specific effects of baby DVDs and other infant programming is limited." There's TOO LITTLE research on the matter. Everything in moderation - I wouldn't subject a child to more than 30-45 mins a day of DVD programs mingled with play and reading etc.
  - hmhrex 13y ago
    I agree that everything should be done in moderation, and we do let our 1 year old watch a kids show one in awhile, but there is evidence against it. Here's a specific study: http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2010/03/03/does-baby-einstein-help-toddlers-learn/ http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2010/03/03/does-baby-e... Every study I read says about the same thing, any kinds under 2 shouldn't be watching much TV, because it can actually bring their speech level down. We are not really a "leave-the-TV-on" household, and we believe that you shouldn't completely substitute parent-child learning with TV shows.

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Something from Baby Einstein

by mapster 13y ago

Something from Baby Einstein

azurelogic 13y ago
While I think that the Baby Einstein videos and toys are great (my daughter loves the both), I wouldn't say these are specifically programmer oriented.
- ScottWhigham 13y ago
  Yeah, but what is "specifically programmer oriented" that is also appropriate to 1yos? Nothing!
  - pseut 13y ago
    True, but that doesn't make "something" the correct answer.
- mapster 13y ago
  Creativity, engagement, problem solving - however rudimentary are all good - nothing more complicated. I would also emphasize language - having the child hear the spoken word - whether sits mamma or daddy or baby Einstein cd.
hmhrex 13y ago
I'm personally not a fan of Baby Einstein. There's too much research that supports that it's not making babies any smarter, and possibly making them dumber. https://www.google.com/search?q=baby+einstein+research https://www.google.com/search?q=baby+einstein+research
- mapster 13y ago
  Not true at all. In fact, the source your provided clearly states: "Research examining the specific effects of baby DVDs and other infant programming is limited." There's TOO LITTLE research on the matter. Everything in moderation - I wouldn't subject a child to more than 30-45 mins a day of DVD programs mingled with play and reading etc.
  - hmhrex 13y ago
    I agree that everything should be done in moderation, and we do let our 1 year old watch a kids show one in awhile, but there is evidence against it. Here's a specific study: http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2010/03/03/does-baby-einstein-help-toddlers-learn/ http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2010/03/03/does-baby-e... Every study I read says about the same thing, any kinds under 2 shouldn't be watching much TV, because it can actually bring their speech level down. We are not really a "leave-the-TV-on" household, and we believe that you shouldn't completely substitute parent-child learning with TV shows.