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Baby Einstein: Playdate Fun

(2006, Children's music, by Baby Einstein, Label: Buena Vista)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 0; suggested age 2.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Singers sound bored, but your kids may not be.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 2 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Baby Einstein: Playdate Fun

Parents need to know that this CD is chock full of upbeat, if rather synthetic, renditions of classic nursery rhymes such as "Itsy-Bitsy Spider" and "Baa Baa Black Sheep," accompanied by suggested activities to go along with most of the songs. Though there's fun to be had sharing childhood favorites (remember "B-I-N-G-O"?) with your own kids, some of the lyrics on this CD might be unfamiliar or different from the versions you remember from your nursery days, making it necessary to improvise as you sing along (plus there is no lyric guide included). Even though our ratings system recommends media titles for kids older than 2 years old, this series is best for little ones under two.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about which songs are best for singing along to and which ones are better for dancing. The CD can also serve as a soundtrack for playtime or car rides -- it's entertaining enough, especially when everyone sings along. Parents may also want to get out the pots, pans, and wooden spoons for a jam session.

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