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BABY SOCIETY, THE

Wow! The kids really enjoyed it - much more than our adult jurors thought they would. Even one child who was withdrawn was enchanted by the changing images. Bears, birds, and other animals were often identified. When possible, parents stimulated the kids through interaction suggesting that the children repeat names, sound, and initial consonants - since that was the subject of the story time. Some younger children tried to reach through the TV screen to get to the characters. The puppets were a hit, as were the live cats. The smiling car got a great response too. Kids responded verbally such as "Oh, that's just like the bear on mommy's bed." An adult really needs to watch this with a child to get the full impact as described above.

Well done for a small screen. It will pixelate on a large screen. Provides the opportunity for language stimulation introducing common objects as well as language phrases and concepts that are appropriate for babies and toddlers. It is comparable to a board book of objects as toys and animals come to life in a video format. Scenes are enchanting and whimsical. We highly recommend that parents interact with their child when watching this by pointing out examples found in their home that are similar to what is shown on-screen. Without adult interaction, it lacks sticking power with the babies and toddlers. The film refers to their website, www.thebabysociety.com which is a valuable resource. It stresses which words and concepts should be stressed. They also stress developmental milestones to be aware of and when it is appropriate to visit a specialist when speech is delayed or disordered. This is a good tool to help you develop your child's language skills when coupled with active learning. I.e.. Watch the DVD, then take a work in the park, the zoo, or someplace where you can point out the things shown in the DVD.

Live action DVD created by a pediatric speech pathologist contains vocabulary words and early language concepts, paired with original music complementing each vignette. Object permanence, recognition, cause and effect and naming are enhanced in delightful ways.