At first glance this looks like yet another Baby Einstein knockoff, with toys moving slowly to classical music cues, bright animation, and live-action footage combining to offer introductions to animals, colors, vocabulary, etc. However, in addition to this "Baby Nursery" section, the program also features an excellent “Parent Nursery” instructional guide, covering “ages and stages” from birth to two years, including babies' growth and development (physical and cognitive) in three-month segments, while also demonstrating for parents and caregivers simple age-appropriate games and activities. Designed by physicians, the information is reliable and first-rate; unfortunately, many library patrons will borrow this simply to keep Junior occupied, but this would be a very worthwhile title for the parent who really is looking for some quick parenting tips. Recommended. [Note: Baby and Parent Nursery: Language & Numbers Playtime is also available.] Aud: P. (R. Reagan)
Baby and Parent Nursery: Ages & Stages Playtime
(2004) 100 min. DVD: $14.95. Brightening Minds. PPR. Color cover. ISBN: 0-9728891-1-6. Volume 20, Issue 1
Baby and Parent Nursery: Ages & Stages Playtime
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