Studies over the last 20 years have shown that music can have a dramatic positive influence on a baby's developmental process. As a result, there have been many products available that encourage the intellectual developmen... more »t of infants and toddlers. "The Praise Baby Collection: Music for Baby's Spirit and Mind" and the collection's first release, "Praises and Smiles," provides parents with the first developmentally appropriate CD, DVD and video series that creates a nurturing environment for an infant's spiritual and intellectual development. Combining popular praise and worship songs with colorful real world objects, "Praises and Smiles" will actively engage the baby's spirit and mind, stimulating early learning in the areas of tactile, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual development.« less
Genres:Kids & Family, Animation Sub-Genres:Kids & Family, Animation Studio:BRENTWOOD Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 03/09/2004 Release Year: 2004 Run Time: 0hr 30min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English
Gwen S. from LONG BEACH, CA Reviewed on 8/20/2012...
So soothing for both baby and mama because it is Holy Spirit-filled. It calms both spirits. It did ours in the middle of the night when my son woke up crying and could not easily calm down. So we sat on the couch listening and soaking up the Holy Spirit. The woman's singing voice is just beautiful, or you can choose the option to just hear children's voices singing.
Patricia M. from FOLEY, AL Reviewed on 9/14/2009...
This is wonderful! I work with 1 1/2 - 2 year olds and they like this alot. It also helps them relax at nap time! I do have to cover the screen. LOL They love the pictures. It is a keeper!!!!!!!
Movie Reviews
Beautiful, inspiring songs for whole family
Anna | South Texas | 03/31/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a wonderful dvd for children with relaxing, beautifully sung music that is a great switch from the average children's dvd that can be annoying to adults nearby. It has a great calming effect on children as well as caregivers with Christian lyrics and simple grachics. I heard it first in our church's nursery... LOVE IT!!!"
Praise Baby (P&S) keeps 18 month old entranced!
LadyHawke9973 | UT USA | 01/25/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Loving this DVD! I picked it up for my 18 month old daughter awhile ago, and finally sat down and watched it last month. She cuddled up in my lap, leaned her head back, and just watched the show, while I snuggled her and sang. My girl is a sweet angel (aren't they all?), but she is NOT a cuddler!
She kept pointing to the visuals, particularly the babies and children and asking me something in her gobbledy-gook language, and we had a grand time just sitting, listening, singing, talking, and spending time together while praising God. Couldn't ask for a better moment in life!
We now watch it several times a week, particularly when she's too wound up and it's time to settle down for bed, and I get the same reaction every time.
Now, while I love the visuals (simple, clean, fun) and the music (great vocalist...nice backing kid's choir and music...none of it gets on my nerves)...the video has little to offer of direct instructional value (ala Baby Einstein, or Baby Faith's God Made Me, etc).
However, as it shows children playing joyfully and matches that to great praise music aimed at the very young, I'm very pleased with the purchase, and will be looking forward to the next edition joining our collection!"
Absolutely the best
Mark C. Tubbs | Surrey, British Columbia Canada | 11/19/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I'm happy to correct Henry III - PraiseBaby DVDs are *not* learning development tools. They never claim to be. But since day 1 (I speak figuratively) my son Kenny - since two months old and well on up to his current fourteen months - has been enraptured with the colours and the children and the music and the animals of the PraiseBaby DVDs. They're doing what's ultimately important in the lives of our children - instilling a passion for God's creation and by extension a passion for God himself. As important as learning development is, it's a moot point if a child is not learning about our Saviour, which is taught in every PraiseBaby DVD. My Kenny takes a PraiseBaby DVD over Baby Einstein any day of the week and I'm glad of it."
Fabulous
Linda S. Jakresky | 03/07/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"My son is only 5 months, and this video brings things out in him I didn't know he had! He gets SO excited to watch this...he slaps his knees in his bouncer. The child version you can choose for songs is really nice. I highly HIGHLY recommend this. I love it and so does my son. It's a great way to start building on a Christian foundation."
Better than Baby Einstein!
D. Panozzo | Phoenix, AZ | 01/16/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"No Baby Einstein can rival this DVD when it comes to keeping my son's attention. The vocals on this DVD are truly outstanding. When my son received this as a gift, I was concerned that the songs would be irritating, grating or annoying, especially since I anticipated listening to then numerous times over the course of his youth. To my delight, the lead vocalist's voice is pure, clean and absolutely beautiful. The children's voices that join on the choruses are simple and unobtrusive, while still capturing my son's attention.
As the mother of an incredibly busy 12-month-old little boy, I have found this DVD invaluable for times when we need to sit together and calm down before bedtime or naptime. If he gets overtired, or too keyed up, I pop in the Praise Baby DVD and we sit and sing together. The beautiful vocals, fun and calm images on the screen are able to hold his attention while worshiping our Creator."