Parents' Guide to Muppet Babies Play Date

Muppet Babies Play Date TV show: A boy stands in a backyard holding a rubber chicken next to the muppet Animal.

Common Sense Media Review

Stephanie Morgan By Stephanie Morgan , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 2+

Adorable baby Muppets introduce kids to new ways to play.

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What's the Story?

In MUPPET BABIES PLAY DATE, live-action Muppet Babies interact with real kids in a play date format. The three-minute shorts include songs, lessons on how to tell a good knock-knock joke, and other ideas for play.

Is It Any Good?

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A charming collection of micro-episodes that young children will learn from and enjoy. The live-action Muppet Babies in Muppet Babies Play Date are incredibly cute, and their interactions with real children will make kids feel like they're part of the playdate. Each episode is short and sweet, making it well-suited for young attention spans. The show encourages playfulness and models lots of fun ways to interact with friends, such as playing games like "Gonzo Says," telling jokes, and singing songs. Parents can feel good about the show's positive message of friendship, kindness, and trying new things.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the relationships between the kids and Muppets on the show. Are they good friends? How can you tell? What makes a good friend?

  • How do the Muppet Babies and their friends teach each other new things?

  • Who's your favorite Muppet Baby character, and why?

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Muppet Babies Play Date TV show: A boy stands in a backyard holding a rubber chicken next to the muppet Animal.

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