I remember my first experience with Baby Einstein…
Jackson was about one year old. He was my first child and I still clung to my idealistic parental aspirations – no TV, no sugar, etc. (It is amazing how some of those plans can stick for quite awhile when you only have one child. The first sugary thing Jackson ever tasted was his cake on his first birthday – which he hated and I had to give him canned peaches instead.)
But at about twelve months old, my incredibly happy, fun baby went through a painful teething stage. He was fussy and miserable and he wanted mommy to carry him all.day.long. I had to feel for the little guy. His mouth hurt. And he was cranky. And he didn’t know why.
One day, in complete despair, I reached for the Baby Einstein DVD that Susan had bought Jackson months before. I dropped it into the player and collapsed on the couch. Within seconds, Jackson was captivated. His teething pain dropped out of the picture, replaced by puppets and classical music.
Sitting on that couch, watching my son laugh and interact with his “friends” on the TV screen, I decided that maybe a little bit of TV was okay. I mean if my mouth hurt and no one could tell me why, I would sure like some dancing puppets to come soothe and entertain me. And maybe – just maybe – mommies need dancing puppets too.
Now, six years later, Olivia is quickly growing up. At over six months old, (I have lost count on the actual weeks,) she is about ready to meet Baby Einstein. Up until now, she has only visited with Elmo once on a Sesame Street DVD and she thought he was just fabulous!
So when Disney sent over their new Baby Einstein DVD, Baby’s First Sounds: Discoveries for Little Ears, I was definitely intrigued. I wondered if Olivia would love Baby Einstein like Jackson did.
Olivia is a lot younger than Jackson was when he first watched Baby Einstein, so her attention span is shorter than his was. But she is definitely intrigued by the engaging, musical show. At her age, of course I am not going to be plunking her down in front of the TV to watch for an extended period of time. But a short little visit with some Baby Einstein characters is definitely a fun treat.
If you think your baby – and you – could use some dancing puppets, check out Baby Einstein’s new Baby’s First Sounds DVD that is available now.
For a sneak preview, here is a clip in 500k Quick Time and in Macromedia Flash High Bandwidth
Baby’s First Sounds: Discoveries for Little Ears engages little ones’ interest by first exposing them to the common sounds from around the world. Each sound is then said out loud several times to encourage little ones to repeat what they hear and to join in the fun. In addition to introducing first sounds, Baby’s First Sounds: Discoveries for Little Ears incorporates familiar songs, such as “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” and recognizable nursery rhymes, including “Humpty Dumpty” and “Hey Diddle, Diddle,” to encourage parents and little ones to sing out loud together.
The DVD also includes bonus features that further emphasize parent-child interaction. Designed to provide caregivers
with tips on how to engage and interact with baby around the theme of “first sounds,” the bonus features include “Fun With Phonemes” where Baby Einstein puppets introduce little ones to the sounds of the world and feature real-world images that correspond to the sound heard on screen. Baby’s First Sounds: Discoveries for Little Ears is recommended for little ones age six months and up.
If you want to win a copy, leave a comment at this post. We have three DVDs to giveaway.
We will announce the winner on May 14th. (This contest is open to BOTH Canadian and US shipping addresses.)
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We love B.E. Count me in!
My four month old would love this!
We have always loved Baby Einstein…they are wonderful!
Baby Einstein is the best! My first daughter learned LOTS of words by watching “My first signs”. It was wonderful to watch her learn to communicate with us! I would love to win this DVD for my little one on the way!
Ah… puppets and teething… this mommy and little one could use some silly puppets!
i wanna win! lol
I’d love the chance, thanks so much!
My new baby would love this (my other kids probably would too
Janna
http://www.cornhuskeracademy.blogspot.com
My kids love Baby Einstein!
That is an absolutely wonderful giveaway! My daughter now has 3 of the Baby Einstein’s (not this one yet though, and she just got 2 of them yesterday at her b-day party!)
My 1 yr old has yet to take ANY interest in the TV, and that’s ok. But I do have a question – how do you all corral your kiddos when you sit them down to watch TV? Playpen… high chair & some snackies… or just sit with them? Just curious what the ‘right’ way to go about really introducing TV would be.
Yeah, I got a little off-track here! I really just wanted to compliment you on what wonderful items you pick to give away – they’re such a blessing to us all, even if we don’t ‘win’ here. We know everything you give out is a real ‘winner!’ Thank you for another awesome giveaway, and thanks too for letting me take part. Much love and God Bless!
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I’d love to win a copy for my niece.
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My toddler is a huge fan.
Baby Einstein has been a lifesaver in this house! Crossing my fingers to win another one!
Caroline
SmartyPantsMama.blogspot.com
Would love to win this for my 9 month old niece, Peyton
I’m going to be grandma of two babies this summer. I’d love to win this for them.
I’d love to win this. Both my daughter & step-daugther are pregnant.
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Thanks.
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I want one I want one.
I’m still in the idealistic stage with my LO (14 mos) but I’m getting ready to give baby einstein a try!
My child-rearing experience is identical, except for the teething story. My first born watched little or no tv until she was older than 1. When I found out my Mom snuck her a dum dum sucker – I was mortified. My son was exposed to all of the above much sooner. I guess we just do not have the energy to maintain all the rules that seem good in theory! We love Baby Einstein!
Blessings!
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Nice prize.
My oldest at 4 still likes to watch B.E. and we’d
love a copy of the new DVD.
Baby Einstein DVDs are great for my grandkids.
would love this for my new granddaughter
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Love the Baby Einstein DVDs – looks like a good one!
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My 2 year old daughter would love to win one of those DVDs. Thanks!
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I am so glad I have another little one to enjoy Baby Einstein:)
I love Baby Einstein.
Thanks for the giveaway.
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My baby girl would love one of these!
We haven’t bought any DVDs yet for our little one but this would be a great starter.
I would love to win!! We have most of the collection for my 20 month old, but we don’t have this one…I am expecting my 2nd in 3 weeks and I would love this DVD!! Thanks for doing the giveaway!
Great Prize !!
My 14 month old just had tubes put in and is now hearing the world in a whole new way! I’d love to have this DVD to expose him to more new sounds.
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I didn’t have Baby Einstein for my kids but would love them for my grandchildren! Thanks
I love Baby Einstein……………..
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One of my best friends is having a baby and I would love to win this for her!
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We would love our daughter to have this! Please and Thanks!
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My 8 month old would really enjoy this!
Oh we would love them. My 9 month old would really enjoy it.
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Baby Einstein rocks. I love all the stuff I have tried so far!
My son loved them when he was little. Now his sister can enjoy them too!
fingers crossed!
Another cute offering from Baby Einstein!
I would love to win this for my baby girl!
Thanks for the giveaway!
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My daughter loves Baby Einstein! This would be perfect! Thank you so much for all of the great giveaways this week!
Count me in!
I would love to get this for my dd. I try to limit tv, but it is so nice to turn on something while I am cooking dinner. It is difficult to get things in and out of the oven with a toddler running around. She is 13mns and loves Baby Einstein.
chandler would love this! count me in!
My son Ethan would love this. Thanks for the chance!
great prize for my new grandchild.
This would be great for my daughter.
We also are a no tv sort of family (we would watch this on the computer) but I agree, an occasional treat would be nice for baby and mommy both!
Love Baby Einstein and don’t own this one! Please enter me in your drawing. I appreciate it! Many thanks,Cindi
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My eldest loved Baby Einstein, and soon my youngest will be old enough to watch them occasionally. We’d love a new one! Thanks for the opportunity. gumbi1313 at msn dot com
Wow! What a cool contest. I’d love to take part in this. =)
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I just tried one of these with my youngest and he loves them. He gets so stimulated by all the stuff….it’s cute.
I, too, have that one year old. I’d love to try this!
My younger son loves these dvd’s. the ones we have are wore out. I’m sure our new son due in June would love to watch these dvd’s also. thanks
both my kids would love this
Oh my! Mommies definitely need dancing puppets too. We are big Baby Einstein fans here. I would love to win the DVD.
Great story, and giveaway, too!
Sounds wonderful!
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This would be great!
We rent Baby Einstein movies from our library, I highly recommend them!
wonderful!
I’ve watched some of this DVD at a friends house and know that my son would absolutely love this!
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I love the baby Einstein books I have. Hope I win this great DVD.
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I would love to win a copy to add to my collection.
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Love Baby Einstien. Please enter me and thanks for this giveaway.
i love baby einstein and i can’t help but think this would be something awsome for my little one
great gift
My daughter is 15 months old and has never seen Baby Einstein at all. I think I would really like to try it, because, frankly, I could use the dancing puppets too!
My first little one is on the way! I would love to win this!
this is perfect for my little one
My cousin just had her first child on Monday, and winning this would be something great to give to her for a first-time mommy!!!
Great Prize….. would make a great gift for under the Christmas tree for a baby I can not wiat to see this summer
I have not tried any of the baby videos yet. I have one of those days, about once a week it seems. I wonder if this is something that would work for my little guy and me.
SO CUTE
i love baby einstein dvds my daughter has 3 of them already
I’d love to give this to a good friend at work who just had her 2nd little one! She’d be tickled!
I would love this. Thanks!!
I have 2 grandbabies and I would love this DVD to use when they visit so I can have a few moments to talk with their Mommy!
THIS IS GREAT! THANKS!
My grandson would love this!
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We just love all of the Baby Einstein’s — ever since their beginning. Would love this one for our new daughter!
Kiel is 5 months…I think he’s almost ready for some Baby Einstein!
We’d love a copy.
Would love to win!
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Caden is 5 1/2 months old, this is perfect!
I would love to win this… we have been collecting the baby einstein DVD’s for the girls, they’ll be 6months may 6th and this would def be a welcome addition..
This one looks really great. Count me in! We’re big B. Einstein fans!
i would love to win this! i have a 14-month old and another baby on the way. A new Baby Einstein would be a lifesaver!
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this would be great for my 7 months old!!! and i know my 3 year old would enjoy it too :O) count my family in for this great giveaway….thanks!!!!
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Baby Einstien
I love baby einstein!!!My daughter loves the DVDs and will sit around and read the books all day.This is one of the best child-oriented brands around!!!
I would love to have this!
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I sure hope I win thanks
grandkids will love this
Now that I think about it, my youngest has never seen a Baby Einstein video…my almost 5 year old is still obsessed with the Language Studio (which is basically a slideshow set to music.) Crazy, I know.
enter me!
The only sound my new grandson makes right now is crying, but he is only a few weeks old. I would love to win this for when he is a little older.
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This would be a great tool to add to our collection for our little one on the way. Thanks for the offer.
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We have a new grandbaby on the way; this would be a great win! Thank you for this giveaway!
The perfect thing for us.
I am a baby einstein fan, and I’d love a copy!
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I would absolutely love to win this…THANK YOU!
A great giveaway!
The baby turns 1 next month. This would be great for him.
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I have baby that would love this:)
I would like this.
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We have always loved Baby Einstein…they are wonderful!
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That’d be great!
With another one on the way, I’d love to win this
I would really enjoy this win! (Well my daughter would)
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Baby Einstein products are great learning tools! I’d like to win this!
This looks great! Hope I win!
Can you believe, that we’ve never seem a baby Einstein before and we have two children so far, one on the way in a couple of months?
Thanks!
ella would love this!!
my little ones would love this
How funny! We are watching this exact DVD borrowed from the library right now!! Thanks for entering me!
This would be great for my brand new newphew!
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I would love to win for my baby grandaughter
My children enjoyed the Einstein collection when they were young and I would love my niece and nephew to experience these great learning tools! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
New baby in two weeks and I’d love to add this to his collection!
We love Baby Einstein in our family!!!
My new baby would love to try out the new baby einstein dvd, he has yet to watch any.
I’m always on the lookout for something that will encourage music for my kids so this sounds great! Please enter me.
Would love this for my kiddos! I love Baby Einstein…
My little buddy enjoys Baby Einstein. We started playing it for him when he was only a few months old. I believe the first DVD we purchased from him was Baby Mozart. He loves the music and bright colors. Since that time, we purchased probably 8 different copies of Baby Einstein. Our little buddy has enjoyed them all.
Yes, Baby Einstein is a lifesaver, I don’t have any of the 3 you’ve listed above! My son who is now 14 months loves them! But we now have a daughter on the way in September!
I have heard so mych about this DVD. I am embarrassed to admit that I’ve never tried on of these DVDs but I have heard nothing but wonderful things about it. I’d love to win one.
Enter me, please.
MY BABY BOY NEEDS THE HELP OF BABY EINSTEIN!
what a great prize!!!!! love to win for my yet to be born new grandbaby!!
i wanna win
Oh I’d love to win this for the baby I’m taking care of! He’d love it
Great series! I’m in!
I don’t have any of these! Would love to win!
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Awesome DVD
My 5.5 month old would love this…as would I for some time to get stuff done around the house!!!
Too cute! I would love to win this!
Please enter me, my daughter is about ready for this!
Thanks!
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I’d love to win a copy. I love Baby Einstein!
Great contest! Please enter me.
About to have my first child and already love the Baby Einstein collection. Please enter me!
thanks for the contest
My daughter would love this DVD!
I would love this DVD:)
My little 5 month old girl loves music and this would be perfect!
We are huge Baby Einstein fans! My daughter loved all of them and my almost-one-year-old is currently in LOVE with Baby Noah! I would love to win this!! Thanks so much for the opportunity!
My son loves Baby Einstein and this would be a wonderful addition to our collection
Great for baby and great for Mom to get some things done!
We’d love it!!
pick me! thanks
We could use some more baby einstein!
Sarah F
Bloominwild89@yahoo.com
My son’s a huge fan! Thanks.
the boys love Baby Einstein – hope I win!
Count me in, please!
A learning tool is a great gift.
With my first child, these videos helped me survive…she let me rock her to sleep while watching them. Now with my second little one, who doesn’t like to sleep. I need reinforcements!
Please!
This would be awesome for my youngest!
I know just the baby that needs to see this film!!lol Sweet contest!!
I love these videos — I don’t have this one and would love to win in.
This is awesome. I love the Baby Einstein videos.
Baby Einstein videos are the best!
awesome contest
This would be great for my twins! My son loved Baby Einstein when he was little(he’s about to turn 7) but those videos have definitely seen better days. This new title looks like a winner.
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Love Baby Einstein. thanks
Winning this would be awesome!
I love these DVDs! I would love to win this one!
Would love to win this!
WOW!!! WHAT AN AWESOME CONTEST–PLEASE ENTER ME
Love baby einstein my son loves them still at three and have wore some of the dvd’s out. would love to add this one for my three year old and new baby on the way in june. thanks
i love baby einstien
These are so great, would love to win.
Good Luck
Baby Einstein rocks!
I would LOVE this for my son. Baby Einstein rocks!
Connor is a Baby Einstein nut.. he would appreciate it!
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WOW! These are really nice DVD’s , I wanna Win!
this would be great for my grandson.
Would also love to win this dvd.
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my daughter would love this!
My 6 month old would love this! Please enter me!
Who doesn’t love Baby Einstein?! Please enter me. Thanks.
Heidi
sweet_soul_sistermi@yahoo.com
I would love to win, my daughter loves the Baby Einstein series. Please enter me.
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just to cool
This would make a great shower gift for an expectant mom I know.
Huge Baby Einstein fans in our house
Wow!!
Baby Einstein is a great gift, enter me please!
I would love to win for our new baby.
Terrific
These are wonderful learning tools for children.
hope i win
I would love to have this for my baby!
This is perfect for my 2 year old.
like to win this
I’d love this.
This would be a hit at our house.
Baby Einsteen Rocks!
Great contest! BABY EINSTEIN RULES!!!! Thanks!
my 7 month old would love this..
I would love to win this for my grandson.
Baby Einstein Rocks
My little guy ADORES Baby Einstein!
These are great DVDs
Our family loves Baby Einstein! I would love to win this for my baby girl. Thanks!
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My friend April swears these work – we’d like to try this.
I would love to try out a baby einsteins video.
Very cool.
Every mom (especially every new mom) should know about Baby Einstein products.
I love baby einstein. such a great product
B E IS GREATTTT.
at 7 months, my daughter is already drawn to tv so i don’t allow tv to be on unless it is kid-friendly and educational. baby einsteen is both. that makes me feel good about my daughter viewing it.
my sons will love this!
My friend is expecting twins, she really needs this!
Great present for my grandchildren.
Please for my godson! He is almost 2 and has a 4month old little brother. Need all the learning we can get. Thx for contest.
please enter me, thanks.
This is an awesome Prize. Thank you for entering me.
Hope you choose me. would love to win this for my granddaughter.
The whole Baby Einstein line is wonderful.
We love Baby Einstein and would love an opportunity to win this one. Thanks!
I would love to win this
my niece just had a baby…perfect
Great contest! WOuld love to win for niece.
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I would love to win this for my daughter.
Would love to win!
Great giveaway. Please enter me. Thanks.
These are wonderful DVDs – my son loves them!
I’m fascinated with linguistics and think even I would enjoy watching this…at least the first several times.
Would like to enter this, Thanks!
Sweet niblets!
Education from birth!
I love these! If they’re in front of the tv it has to be worthwhile and these are!
Thank you for the chance to win this for my grand child.
Thanks. These look great.
enter me please
My kids would enjoy it.
Baby Einstein movies are wonderful and we had them for our first baby. Now, for our second they would be a wonderful addition as we no longer have the ones we used to have. Thanks for a wonderful giveaway!
I would love to win
With 2 new baby boys coming to join our family in July…this would be wonderful..
Thanks!
very cool prize.
What a great giveaway!
Brand new parents and everyone raves about these DVD’s. Would love to experience them….
Baby Einstein is great!
My daughter would love this!
I love the Baby Einstein line.
Wow this would be wonderful
plz include me
would love to be entered.
What a great DVD!! Thanks so much for the giveaway!!
It’s the only way to beging a little one learning!
thanks for the giveaway count me in
Baby Einstein is great!
I have no experience with Baby Einstein but I sure will try it with my first great grandbaby due in Nov! I plan to spoil this one rotten, with no regrets!
Thanks for the opportunity!
We love Baby Einstein.
You have to do everything you can to encourage your child’s brain development!
Love these DVD’s
Please pick me!
Count me in
I have a twin boy and girl who just turned one in April. They love the baby einstein: ‘Baby Wordsworth’ First Words-Around the House. I would love to win this to add to their collection!
Baby Einstein is great. Thanks!
The world needs another Einstein. This would be a great start.
Good luck!
This would be perfect for my sister’s new baby girl!
Aww…I have a 9 month old daughter who LOVES Baby Einstein. I would be so grateful to received this gift.
My grandkids love Baby Einstein. This would be so great!
great prize
my babies would love this!!
Love their music!
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My little man just loves Baby Einstein!
Baby Einstein is such a great show!
I love Baby Einstein, my daughter would love this DVD. She already loves the baby signs Dvd.
I would love to win this set for my newborn son. Thanks!
this show rocks!!count me in!!
It’s never too early to teach your children and they are never too young to learn. They may not be learning the exact concepts being taught,but they are still learning. For instance, they may not be ready to learn letter sounds, but they are ready for music appreciation. It is amazing what can be learned through osmosis — repeat something enough times and something is bound to sink in. Thanks for the chance to win!
The youngest member of our clan is six-months-old and teething. Although she is normally a very happy baby she has been a bit moody as of late and this video might just be the ticket to put a smile on her face. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Wonderful site and products. Thanks!
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Ok Baby Einstein raised the grandchildren with you so can we keep on giving. Many thanks, best wishes to all who enter. SW
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All Baby Einstein products are designed to encourage discovery and inspire new ways for parents and little ones to interact.
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Baby Einstein is great!
Count me in please.
This would be great for my baby!
Every mother can use a little tv at some time. Might as well make it baby einstein
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
Would love to win.My daughter is going to start speech therapy so something like this might be helpful!
I am pregnant with my first, and everyone I talk to says I need to go with Baby Einstein all the way…Would love to start my collection!
please enter me