April 24, 2008
And maybe - just maybe - mommies need dancing puppets too.
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.)
Filed under Baby Gear, Contests, DVD, Family, Gift Ideas, Parenting, Product Reviews, Shopping by Janice
302 Comments on And maybe - just maybe - mommies need dancing puppets too. »
#1 - Greta @ 12:24 am
We love B.E. Count me in!
#2 - Gina @ 12:33 am
My four month old would love this!
#3 - Jennifer W @ 12:40 am
We have always loved Baby Einstein…they are wonderful!
#4 - Aimee @ 12:44 am
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!
#5 - Sandy - Em's mommy @ 12:46 am
Ah… puppets and teething… this mommy and little one could use some silly puppets!
#6 - Kilikina @ 12:51 am
i wanna win! lol
#7 - Jen @ 12:55 am
I’d love the chance, thanks so much!
#8 - Janna @ 1:59 am
My new baby would love this (my other kids probably would too
Janna
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#9 - Alicia @ Experiencing Each Moment @ 2:42 am
My kids love Baby Einstein!
#10 - Amanda Jill Fultz (Photochick) @ 3:04 am
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!
#11 - Jeni @ 5:18 am
This would be great for my brand new cousin!
#12 - Mary_Freebies @ 5:28 am
I’d love to win a copy for my niece.
#13 - Carey @ 6:33 am
count me in please.
#14 - Bonnie Walker @ 7:58 am
my girls love baby einstein! Even my oldest who is 3 still loves them!
#15 - brandy w @ 8:06 am
my kids love baby einstein. even my older kids. please enter me
#16 - wheresthebox @ 8:18 am
Huge Baby Einstein fans in our house - this is great!
#17 - Cassidy @ 8:21 am
My kids love baby einstein!
#18 - Brenda Prentice (Time and Season) @ 8:22 am
Love Baby Einstien
#19 - Fuzzy: mom of soon to be 3! @ 8:33 am
My kids love Baby Einstein. This would be so great!
#20 - Ashley @ 8:34 am
Love Baby Einstein! thanks!
#21 - We are THAT family -5 min for mom giveaway @ 8:39 am
My toddler is a huge fan.
#22 - Caroline @ 8:40 am
Baby Einstein has been a lifesaver in this house! Crossing my fingers to win another one!
Caroline
SmartyPantsMama.blogspot.com
#23 - Regina @ 8:44 am
Would love to win this for my 9 month old niece, Peyton
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#25 - Deb Piper @ 8:53 am
I’m going to be grandma of two babies this summer. I’d love to win this for them.
#26 - Deb Piper @ 8:53 am
I’d love to win this. Both my daughter & step-daugther are pregnant.
#27 - Sunshyne Blaylock @ 9:07 am
Love Baby Eistein!
#28 - andrea @ 9:16 am
We enjoy baby einstein here. I’d like to win for my kiddo’s!
#29 - Dawn @ Coming to a Nursery Near You @ 9:26 am
We love love LOVE Baby Einstein!
#30 - toasters @ 9:31 am
Thanks.
#31 - Shannan P @ 9:33 am
Oh we LOVE Baby Einstein! We want in, please!
#32 - Faith @ 9:42 am
I want one I want one.
#33 - Amber Stevens @ 9:44 am
I’m still in the idealistic stage with my LO (14 mos) but I’m getting ready to give baby einstein a try!
#34 - MorningSong @ 9:49 am
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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#36 - Sarah W @ 9:54 am
We are big fans of Baby E…..sign me up please!!
#37 - Margaret Herrin @ 9:59 am
Nice prize.
#38 - Patty P. @ 10:01 am
My oldest at 4 still likes to watch B.E. and we’d
love a copy of the new DVD.
#39 - Sandy Miresse @ 10:09 am
Baby Einstein DVDs are great for my grandkids.
#40 - carol @ 10:11 am
would love this for my new granddaughter
#41 - Tracy Becker @ 10:26 am
I’d love to win a copy!
#42 - Demetra @ 10:37 am
Love the Baby Einstein DVDs - looks like a good one!
#43 - ashley @ 10:59 am
weve always loved baby einstein, especially first signs and baby galileo
#44 - Laura H. @ 11:03 am
My son loves Baby Eistein videos!!
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#45 - Cammie @ 11:04 am
My 2 year old daughter would love to win one of those DVDs. Thanks!
#46 - Becky @ 11:18 am
Please enter me, thanks!
#47 - Laura @ 11:19 am
Love these….count me in!
#48 - Michele @ 11:21 am
We love these! Please enter me, thanks!
#49 - Christina S. @ 11:29 am
Sounds great please enter me
#50 - Richelle F @ 11:31 am
Count me in, please!
#51 - Louise Brouillette @ 11:42 am
It’s great…please count me in!
#52 - Tiffany Brady @ 11:47 am
I am so glad I have another little one to enjoy Baby Einstein:)
#53 - Audra Marie @ 12:16 pm
I love Baby Einstein.
Thanks for the giveaway.
#54 - anne s. @ 12:22 pm
count me in please
#55 - Holly C @ 12:23 pm
My baby girl would love one of these!
#56 - Stacy @ 12:23 pm
We haven’t bought any DVDs yet for our little one but this would be a great starter.
#57 - Crystal @ 12:30 pm
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!
#58 - Karen Gonyea @ 12:31 pm
Great Prize !!
#59 - Amber @ 12:35 pm
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.
#60 - Rebecca Robertson @ 12:44 pm
count me in, this would be nice
#61 - randi @ 12:49 pm
I didn’t have Baby Einstein for my kids but would love them for my grandchildren! Thanks
#62 - Kathy @ 12:52 pm
I love Baby Einstein……………..
#63 - jenny hebert @ 12:54 pm
Baby Einstein is teriffic
#64 - Kathy Conley @ 1:00 pm
How fun!
#65 - Kyra @ 1:03 pm
One of my best friends is having a baby and I would love to win this for her!
#66 - content sasso @ 1:09 pm
My son would love this prize!!! Please pick me!!!
#67 - Jody (Mile High Mommy) @ 1:10 pm
Yay for Baby Einstein!
#68 - Erica @ 1:28 pm
we are a fan of baby einstein.
#69 - Sheri F @ 1:34 pm
Would love to win!
#70 - Amanda @ 1:35 pm
Baby Einstein DVD’s are so great for babies.
#71 - Jessie R. @ 1:43 pm
We would love our daughter to have this! Please and Thanks!
#72 - Karen M @ 1:56 pm
Please enter me!
#73 - Kristie @ 1:56 pm
My 8 month old would really enjoy this!
#74 - Danielle @ 1:59 pm
Oh we would love them. My 9 month old would really enjoy it.
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#75 - Heidi @ 2:03 pm
Baby Einstein rocks. I love all the stuff I have tried so far!
#76 - Leanna @ 2:05 pm
My son loved them when he was little. Now his sister can enjoy them too!
#77 - Stephanie V @ 2:10 pm
fingers crossed!
#78 - Heather @ 2:11 pm
Another cute offering from Baby Einstein!
#79 - Ann @ 2:16 pm
I would love to win this for my baby girl!
Thanks for the giveaway!
#80 - Courtney @ 2:23 pm
I’d love to have one of these! Great giveaway!
#81 - Adrienne Gordon @ 2:25 pm
my kids love baby einstein
#82 - Sarah P. @ 2:26 pm
My daughter loves Baby Einstein! This would be perfect! Thank you so much for all of the great giveaways this week!
#83 - Denise @ 2:26 pm
Count me in!
#84 - Nicol @ 2:29 pm
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.
#85 - hyperactive lu @ 2:40 pm
chandler would love this! count me in!
#86 - Belinda @ 2:42 pm
My son Ethan would love this. Thanks for the chance!
#87 - Gloria Walshver @ 2:56 pm
great prize for my new grandchild.
#88 - Aimee @ 2:57 pm
This would be great for my daughter.
#89 - JenO @ 3:00 pm
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!
#90 - Cindi @ 3:06 pm
Love Baby Einstein and don’t own this one! Please enter me in your drawing. I appreciate it! Many thanks,Cindi
#91 - kellyt @ 3:11 pm
Fun! Sign me up!
#92 - Erica @ 3:23 pm
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
#93 - Sara @ 3:28 pm
Wow! What a cool contest. I’d love to take part in this. =)
#94 - Bess @ 3:47 pm
Great! Count me in!
#95 - Deanne S @ 3:47 pm
I just tried one of these with my youngest and he loves them. He gets so stimulated by all the stuff….it’s cute.
#96 - Bree @ 3:50 pm
I, too, have that one year old. I’d love to try this!
#97 - LISA BLUMENSTEIN @ 3:50 pm
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
#98 - lorides @ 3:50 pm
both my kids would love this
#99 - SarahC @ 4:14 pm
Oh my! Mommies definitely need dancing puppets too. We are big Baby Einstein fans here. I would love to win the DVD.
#100 - Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland @ 4:53 pm
Great story, and giveaway, too!
#101 - Lesha @ 4:54 pm
Sounds wonderful!
#102 - AMANDA PERRON @ 5:02 pm
AWESOME!!! Please enter my name into your contest, THANKS!!
#103 - Vika @ 5:39 pm
This would be great!
#104 - Belinda Abel @ 5:42 pm
We rent Baby Einstein movies from our library, I highly recommend them!
#105 - Erica C. @ 5:57 pm
wonderful!
#106 - Pauline M @ 5:58 pm
I’ve watched some of this DVD at a friends house and know that my son would absolutely love this!
#107 - Bre @ 6:01 pm
We are all about Baby Einsteins….count us in!! Thanks for the giveaway…yeah!
#108 - Briana @ 6:07 pm
That’s cute, count me in!
#109 - Jennifer Monteiro @ 6:23 pm
I love the baby Einstein books I have. Hope I win this great DVD.
#110 - SUSAN VARNEY @ 6:26 pm
love to have one
#111 - Mary @ 6:30 pm
This would make a nice birthday present for my son who loves BE!! Thanks for the chance to win
#112 - dana @ 6:46 pm
Count me in for the drawing.
#113 - Sandra @ 7:00 pm
I would love to win a copy to add to my collection.
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#114 - Margaret Smith @ 7:11 pm
Love Baby Einstien. Please enter me and thanks for this giveaway.
#115 - Catherine copeland @ 7:18 pm
i love baby einstein and i can’t help but think this would be something awsome for my little one
#116 - jane jakins @ 7:42 pm
great gift
#117 - Erika @ 7:46 pm
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!
#118 - Amanda @ 8:12 pm
My first little one is on the way! I would love to win this!
#119 - amanda cole @ 8:20 pm
this is perfect for my little one
#120 - Amanda @ 8:23 pm
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!!!
#121 - Kathy D @ 8:39 pm
Great Prize….. would make a great gift for under the Christmas tree for a baby I can not wiat to see this summer
#122 - Rhonda @ 8:39 pm
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.
#123 - charline s @ 8:49 pm
SO CUTE
#124 - nicole b @ 8:58 pm
i love baby einstein dvds my daughter has 3 of them already
#125 - Susan Snyder @ 9:09 pm
I’d love to give this to a good friend at work who just had her 2nd little one! She’d be tickled!
#126 - Jill @ 9:13 pm
I would love this. Thanks!!
#127 - Sheree Warner @ 9:42 pm
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!
#128 - Tracy Heyer @ 9:44 pm
THIS IS GREAT! THANKS!
#129 - Kathy LaFrenier @ 9:51 pm
My grandson would love this!
#130 - Wendy @ 9:51 pm
I would love this:)
#131 - Bailey's Leaf @ 10:07 pm
My new niece would love this! Thank you!
#132 - Aimee @ 10:07 pm
We just love all of the Baby Einstein’s — ever since their beginning. Would love this one for our new daughter!
#133 - sparklykatt @ 10:18 pm
Kiel is 5 months…I think he’s almost ready for some Baby Einstein!
#134 - Dandelion Quilts @ 10:42 pm
We’d love a copy.
#135 - Liz @ 11:01 pm
Would love to win!
#136 - christopher h @ 11:04 pm
kids love this
#137 - mama meji @ 11:07 pm
That would be great for Matt. Count me in.
#138 - Jean @ 12:06 am
Caden is 5 1/2 months old, this is perfect!
#139 - lisa @ 12:33 am
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..
#140 - Meg @ 12:43 am
This one looks really great. Count me in! We’re big B. Einstein fans!
#141 - jessica @pianomomsicle @ 12:47 am
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!
#142 - Normal to Natalie @ 12:54 am
ohhhhhh, the perfect gift for my baby boy that will be one next month!
#143 - Valerie Mitchell @ 1:09 am
fabulous!
#144 - Sandy @ 1:13 am
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!!!!
#145 - Nadia @ 2:16 am
count me in, thanks!
#146 - kristi blackstone @ 5:31 am
Love it! Please enter me
#147 - Shannon @ 6:56 am
I would love a copy for my son.
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#148 - Kari Follett @ 7:16 am
Baby Einstien
#149 - C Moore @ 7:35 am
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!!!
#150 - SJ @ 8:50 am
I would love to have this!
#151 - Rebecca Snodgrass @ 9:12 am
I absolutely love this
#152 - Rodney K @ 9:21 am
I sure hope I win thanks
#153 - Nat Stevens @ 9:22 am
grandkids will love this
#154 - Jamie W. @ 9:28 am
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.
#155 - Sarah @ 9:39 am
enter me!
#156 - Susan Chester @ 9:53 am
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.
#157 - Adrienne! @ 10:00 am
We would LUUUUUUUVVVV this!
#158 - Adrienne @ 10:21 am
This would be a great tool to add to our collection for our little one on the way. Thanks for the offer.
#159 - Chantelle @ 10:46 am
how awesome! thank you! please enter me.
#160 - Serenity @ 10:51 am
My one year old has yet to see one of these videos! Please enter me!
#161 - Melissa @ 11:28 am
Please enter me
#162 - Jason @ 11:45 am
What a nice giveaway !! Thanks !!!
#163 - Deborah Wellenstein @ 12:04 pm
We have a new grandbaby on the way; this would be a great win! Thank you for this giveaway!
#164 - DW @ 12:36 pm
The perfect thing for us.
#165 - Tiffany @ 12:46 pm
I am a baby einstein fan, and I’d love a copy!
#166 - Lisa @ 12:54 pm
I’m due in the fall and would love this! Please enter me!
#167 - Sharon Jones @ 2:39 pm
I would absolutely love to win this…THANK YOU!
#168 - mjenningsdesigns @ 2:55 pm
A great giveaway!
#169 - Leeanthro @ 3:03 pm
The baby turns 1 next month. This would be great for him.
#170 - Amy C. @ 3:17 pm
yay! enter me, please!
#171 - Louis Huf @ 3:20 pm
enter me please, thank you for the contest
#172 - Rose @ 4:21 pm
I have baby that would love this:)
#173 - Linda Lansford @ 4:26 pm
I would like this.
#174 - Rachel Fox @ 5:28 pm
Yay! Pick me!
#175 - Jeff Yearkey @ 5:41 pm
We have always loved Baby Einstein…they are wonderful!
#176 - Tara R. @ 6:03 pm
I would love to win this! Please enter me.
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#177 - Linda Moeller @ 7:18 pm
That’d be great!
#178 - Jodi F @ 7:58 pm
With another one on the way, I’d love to win this
#179 - Monique Rizzo @ 8:01 pm
I would really enjoy this win! (Well my daughter would)
#180 - DARIJAVAN @ 8:02 pm
Great, count me in
#181 - Anne @ 8:12 pm
My 2-month old Bella would really like this
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#183 - Jessica Cote @ 10:46 pm
Baby Einstein products are great learning tools! I’d like to win this!
#184 - Chrysa @ 12:27 am
This looks great! Hope I win!
#185 - Jennifer Bogart @ 1:17 am
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!
#186 - stacey moore @ 9:53 am
ella would love this!!
#187 - stampedwithgrace @ 10:03 am
my little ones would love this
#188 - Julie S @ 10:18 am
How funny! We are watching this exact DVD borrowed from the library right now!! Thanks for entering me!
#189 - Michele L @ 10:45 am
This would be great for my brand new newphew!
#190 - Tammy @ 12:48 pm
Thanks for the chance. Great dvds they are!
#191 - Deb @ 1:29 pm
Please include me.
#192 - william causey @ 3:29 pm
please count me in
#193 - Michelle Z @ 4:58 pm
This sounds great!
#194 - Janet F @ 5:28 pm
I would love to win for my baby grandaughter
#195 - Tina Bridwell @ 5:38 pm
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!
#196 - Katherine Newton @ 6:58 pm
New baby in two weeks and I’d love to add this to his collection!
#197 - Jen @ 8:45 pm
We love Baby Einstein in our family!!!
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#199 - Audrey b @ 12:24 am
My new baby would love to try out the new baby einstein dvd, he has yet to watch any.
#200 - Stephanie @ 2:36 am
I’m always on the lookout for something that will encourage music for my kids so this sounds great! Please enter me.
#201 - mama nicole @ 4:47 am
Would love this for my kiddos! I love Baby Einstein…
#202 - Russell Jones @ 9:47 am
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.
#203 - Kristinia @ 12:22 pm