Baby Einstein - Baby Monet - Discovering the Seasons

Great video

We already have a big collection of baby Einstein DVDs. That is the only one that my son refuses to watch. He loves all of the other ones, especially baby Neptune and baby McDonald. This one mostly shows nature and paintings, almost no puppets. This DVD is better for the older kids of 3-5 years old. My one year old was very bored

I totally agree about hating the commercials hidden in the DVD. we keep it on repeat play, and that avoids them. This is our FAVORITE! We both just love the Zebras. They are totally playful and fun, and an attractive puppet (if you have seen the elephant on Baby Noah, you know what I mean) My son is crazy about it. I find it clever, the use of Monet paintings, without dominating the video in impressionism. I also love Vvaldi, so the soundtrack is great too. We have 3, and have seen 7, and this one is the one my 10 month old giggles over and gets excited seeing, and I dont get so sick of it I want to strangle myself!

Perfect!

Other reviewers are correct, this is not the most exciting Baby Einstein Video. However, for my family that is the beauty of Baby Monet it provides subtle natural colors and soothing music. As the title indicates the video revolves around the changing of the seasons and how they bring new experiences. Spring brings flowers and rain, Summer is full of warmth.... and so one. What we love about Baby Monet is that it is a very soothing video. It is perfect for when our daughter is a bit fussy or when she is ready for bed. My wife and I actually enjoy watching the video with our daughter since it is very relaxing. We could do without the puppet giraffes, but we do enjoy watching the changing colors and tones that are introduced with each season. Final Verdict - I could see how Baby Monet may not hold the attention of a 2-year old boy., but for our 6-month old daughter is *almost* the only video that she watches! 5 Stars

This video does vary from the traditional Baby Einstein videos, but in a good way. My 8 month old loves it, primarily because the puppets make many appearances which she always adores. I wouldnt recommend it as much around bedtime because, in my opinion, it seems to be a little more upbeat and invigorating. Overall, it is my daughters favorite followed by World Animals and Baby Galileo.

If youre going to buy a childrens video, by all means buy this video for your two year old and older child. I highly recommend it compared to other kids videos because it is engaging, fun, educational and not cartoon animated or fast-paced. Having said that, I have a beef with the title Baby Einstein and marketing this to BABIES. It seems to imply that watching these videos is good for babies, which they are NOT! These videos may be great for older kids, but definitely NOT for babies brains! After some research I found out that: 1) brain wave activity in babies is slower when watching television than when sleeping. 2) for every hour of television a baby watches a day, their chances of acquiring an attention deficit disorder increases by 10%, 3) for every hour of television viewed daily at 4 yrs old, there is a significant odds increase for being a bully later on, and 4)consistent, heavy television viewing (more than 2 hrs daily) throughout early childhood can cause behavior, sleep and attention problems. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no television for children under 2, and no more than two hours of media (tv, videos, video games & computers) daily after age 2! I think its important for parents and caregivers to be aware of this so they can make better informed choices. I hope it encourages some people to limit television usage for babies and look for other outlets when possible. For those looking to calm babies and build better brains, I recommend baby carriers because studies show that infants who are carried an extra 3 hours per day cry 40% less, and this effect is lasting over time! Frequently held babies pick up verbal skills faster and develop better core muscle strength and balance. Also, learning to communicate in sign language can reduce frustration and tantrums, accelerate language development and promote parent-child bonding in infants and toddlers.

Great learning tool for children learning to talk

I would recommend these DVDs for all babys.

My son loves all the baby einstein videos and has watched this one many times. My 5 year old daughter enjoys it too and likes seeing the different seasons.