Search - Little Steps: First Words, Sights & Sounds on DVD

Not so great for toddlers

Just Me | 03/22/2007

(2 out of 5 stars)

"I have this set and the "letters, shapes and colors" DVDs which I do like. These videos are way to primitive for toddlers who already know what things are and are talking even a very little bit. When my boys were about 18 mos old I bought both sets and I never could get them to watch this set or justify watching it. Instead, our favorite was "Baby Shakespere" which has music, descriptive words and poems. Just now they like the sounds DVD but I don't so we don't use them at all. Instead of these, I recommend you purchase the letters, shapes and colors DVD's which are much more educational. Also, understand that these DVD's are only good with parental interaction. When I put them on, I sit down with my twins (2 yrs old) and we talk about what we see. They are primitive animations that, in my opinion, are good for teaching because of the lack distractions. If you are looking for videos with cutesy characters that are going to entertain while you clean the kitchen or make dinner, etc. - these will not fulfill that wish. Choose something else. If you are looking for a platform to stimulate learning and parental involvement, then you might like this or the other set."