Brainy Baby - Left Brain
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Description
It's called "whole brain thinking," the notion that if children are stimulated to use both sides of the brain--developing their abilities to think both logically and creatively--they will become more adept learners. Underscoring such research, the folks at Small Fry Productions (makers of Bilingual Baby) have produced Brainy Baby, which joins a host of worthy tapes designed to stimulate a baby's mind. This two-volume set is unique, however, in addressing specific left and right brain functions in distinct, 30-minute programs. "Left Brain," the second volume, picks up where volume one leaves off, engaging a child's analytical abilities. Bright visuals encourage growth in the areas of math, language, and logic. Patterns and shapes are introduced in colors of red, black, and white. Language is explored beginning with letters of the alphabet, followed by simple words and voice-overs offering the equivalent in Spanish and French. Numbers are presented in sequence using interactive questions (How many do you see?). Less clinical than the So Smart! approach, Brainy Baby provides enthusiastic narration and plenty of baby faces, familiar toys, and giggles. It also employs the so-called Mozart effect (the idea that classical music enhances a child's spatial intelligence), interspersing selections from baroque and classical era composers Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven. If parents are uncomfortable with the film's academic premise to "develop your child's analytical side for a smarter baby," they can be assured that, research aside, there is plenty of pure enjoyment here to delight a wee one, 6 to 36 months. And the melodies of the maestros make it palatable for parents too. --Lynn Gibson
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Not for babiesThursday, May 12, 2005
Sorry, but I have to give this DVD a negative review.
First of all: what age is it really for? There are many fragments that introduce spelling and addition. Don't you think it's a little bit yearly for your 6 months old (and probably even 3)? The DVD needs much more real life objects, it sounds and looks VERY dull and boring. I always thought that children learn through play, songs, rhymes, and etc, but not through dull repetition. Even alphabet is introduced without well known "ABC song". I am giving this DVD two stars because it has nice classical music and it did catch some attention of my 18 months old son (so far we saw it ones). As much more age appropriate material I would recommend:
Hap Palmer "Baby songs: ABC,123, colors & shapes";
Bee Smart Baby- Vocabulary Builder;
Baby Babble - speech enhancing video;
Baby Einstein- Van Gogh (world of colors);
The Wiggles-"Toot-Toot"
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Love this DVDWednesday, March 30, 2005
This is the review that almost wasn't. We bought this DVD months ago, and our daughter cried within moments of it coming on. She was very much a Baby Einstein kid. Recently, she actually asked for this DVD (luckily we hadn't given it away yet). She's 25 months and speech delayed. She usually sits quietly when a show is on. After watching this a couple of times, she was repeating sounds and actually tried to recite the alphabet. The repetitive nature of the DVD series seems to be the key, here. We've since acquired Right Brain, English and ABCs, all of which she loves and responds to. I can't wait to get more.
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my 5 month old loves it!Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Before I purchased this DVD - I rented it from the library along with Baby Einstein language DVD. My daughter loves the Baby Brainy and will watch the whole thing - the Einstein she only watched for about 5 minutes and turned away.
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Brainy Baby LEFT BRAINThursday, April 01, 2004
Two thumbs way up for this addition to the RIGHT BRAIN video! Our daughter is either busy trying to find the flash card that goes with what is being shown on the screen or she is twirling to the music. Either way she is learning and that is the whole reason we bought these in the first place. I have found quality for my money and an educational experience with Brainy Baby that doesn't talk down to our kids but inspires them to join in on the learning!
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Great Hit With My BabyThursday, February 26, 2004
I have a 13 month old boy and he has both the Right and the Left Brain video and he loves them! I can have the TV on any time around him but he only really pays attention to it when I put on one of these videos. I tried the Baby Einstein videos and Baby Mozart held his interest for a bit, but nothing like the Brainy Baby series. I've noticed that at first he loved the Right Brain the most but as he gets older he is becoming more and more interested in the Left Brain Video. I have also lent them to my friends that have the Einstein videos and some of them have gone out to buy the Brainy Baby series. I'm on my way now to try some more of the series