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And maybe – just maybe – mommies need dancing puppets too.

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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.

bebabysfirstsoundsdvdboxart.jpgNow, 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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  2. 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!

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  3. Would love to win.My daughter is going to start speech therapy so something like this might be helpful!

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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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  10. 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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  13. 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.

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  14. 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!

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  25. Aww…I have a 9 month old daughter who LOVES Baby Einstein. I would be so grateful to received this gift.

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  30. 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!

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  33. You have to do everything you can to encourage your child’s brain development!

    Love these DVD’s

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  36. 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!

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  52. 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!

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  61. I’m fascinated with linguistics and think even I would enjoy watching this…at least the first several times. 😉

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  75. 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.

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  79. 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.

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  127. 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

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  133. 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. :o)

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  140. 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!
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  150. 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!

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  159. Count me in. I’m not sure what Kiddo’s reaction will be as he’s all action and no sitting, but we’re game!

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  171. 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.

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  172. 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!

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  173. 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.

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  175. I’m always on the lookout for something that will encourage music for my kids so this sounds great! Please enter me.

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  179. 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!

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  189. 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!

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  218. 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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  220. 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.

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  225. 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!!!

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  230. 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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  233. 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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  235. 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..

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  242. We just love all of the Baby Einstein’s — ever since their beginning. Would love this one for our new daughter!

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  247. 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!

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  249. I’d love to give this to a good friend at work who just had her 2nd little one! She’d be tickled!

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  252. 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.

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  253. Great Prize….. would make a great gift for under the Christmas tree for a baby I can not wiat to see this summer

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  254. 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!!!

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  257. 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!

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  259. i love baby einstein and i can’t help but think this would be something awsome for my little one

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  275. Oh my! Mommies definitely need dancing puppets too. We are big Baby Einstein fans here. I would love to win the DVD.

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  277. 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

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  279. I just tried one of these with my youngest and he loves them. He gets so stimulated by all the stuff….it’s cute.

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  282. 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

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  284. 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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  285. 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!

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  290. 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.

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  292. My daughter loves Baby Einstein! This would be perfect! Thank you so much for all of the great giveaways this week!

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  315. 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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  317. 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!

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  339. 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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  340. I’m still in the idealistic stage with my LO (14 mos) but I’m getting ready to give baby einstein a try!

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  350. Baby Einstein has been a lifesaver in this house! Crossing my fingers to win another one!
    Caroline
    SmartyPantsMama.blogspot.com

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  362. 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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  368. 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!

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