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Justine Dorsey “Colorwheel” CD Review
Posted on May 21, 2010 6:18 AM
As a middle school teacher whose worked with 13 and 14 year olds for over ten years, I understand both the influence pop culture has on this age group and the amount of negative influence that exists to detract this impressionable age from more positive ones influences. Justine Dorsey’s second CD release, Colorwheel, is a [...]
Our New Putumayo Kids Pick: Jazz Playground {Kids’ Music}
Posted on April 9, 2010 5:00 AM
Cool Baby Kid loves Putumayo Kids music so much we’ve created a Putumayo Music category to help readers quickly find our latest and greatest picks from an all-time favorite company. Regular readers are likely sick of hearing about our family dance parties and how Putumayo and Disney songs are the only tunes that get Mom, [...]
Quick Tips Tuesday: $10 Zulily Coupon Plus Cool App & Tunes
Posted on March 30, 2010 9:40 AM
Cool Coupon: We’ve scored a $10 coupon for Zulily, a popular private sale deal a day site for moms, babies and kids. Bookmark it for daily deals and use code “coolbaby10″ for a $10 discount on your favorite deal. Follow them on Twitter too. Smart Tip: Fisher Price just launched a cool new app to [...]
HIT Entertainment Video Roundup: New and Noteworthy
Posted on February 23, 2010 3:15 AM
Does your child love Thomas the Train? Does your child love the water? Well, this is the DVD for you. Join Thomas and friends on some great adventures through puddles, ponds, and even a little splashing game. This DVD has fantastic animation. HIT Entertainment really outdid themselves with the CGI Animation; it feels like you [...]
Musicolor: Combining Creativity & Technology {Giveaway}
Posted on February 4, 2010 1:00 PM
Musicolor by Delta Creative is a fun and creative toy that will enhance your child’s creativity by turning color into music. We liked it because it was so easy to do together as a fun-filled family activity. The kit includes a model record players and paper records that your child colors. The paper records have [...]
Rockabye Baby: Lullaby Renditions of Rock Bands {Giveaway}
Posted on December 21, 2009 3:00 AM
WE WILL ROCK YOU….to sleep. I didn’t think there could be a soothing rendition of Fat Bottomed Girls yet Rockabye Baby’s lullaby interpretation is just that. If you are like me you do not want to subject anyone to your singing, let alone possibly have your child’s first memory be your off-key performance of Queen’s [...]
Putumayo Presents: A Family Christmas CD {Giveaway}
Posted on November 11, 2009 4:00 AM
One could argue that early November is a bit early for holiday displays. A rational person understand a longer holiday season equals larger profits for retailers. But you know what? I don’t care. I’ve bought into the idea hook, line and sinker. The first batch of kids’ gifts are wrapped, my family is being harassed [...]
Halloween Is Coming: Trick or Treat Tales {Barney Giveaway}
Posted on September 24, 2009 4:14 AM
Is it time for Halloween already? Well, if you want to prepare your kids for this yearly thrill, what better way then some not-so-scary tales from HIT entertainment. I had the pleasure of watching two of the DVDs with my boys – and boy did they love them! My favorite was Shaun the Sheep: Little [...]
Must Have Children’s Music + Giveaway {Two Winners}
Posted on September 18, 2009 4:00 AM
Asheba’s Caribbean Music for Children and Hot Peas and Butter, Best of the Bowl, Ingles and Espanol are two must have CDs for kids. I will admit that, at times, I was tired of listening to my three year old’s CD’s in the car…until I started listening to these CD’s. Not only are they fun [...]
Putumayo Kids Music: Our Daily Trip Around the World
Posted on September 1, 2009 4:00 AM
As I head back to school this week to teach Language Arts to 8th graders, I’m excited to re-connect with Putumayo Kids, a Cool Baby Kid all-time favorite. While their new CD, Picnic Playground, is a perfect companion to daily dance parties with our 1.5 and 3 year old children, the Putumayo Kids teacher tools [...]
Bob the Builder Built for Fun: DVD Review and Giveaway
Posted on August 6, 2009 6:00 AM
If your little one likes Bob the Builder, he/she will love Bob the Builder Built for Fun DVD with bonus Toy Truck. The DVD has 5 exciting episodes and bonus features: “Build with Bob”-the game and “Building Buddies” -Read along. This DVD chronicles the adventures of Roley, Muck, Bob, Benny, and Scoop. The episodes are [...]
DVD Picks: New from Thomas the Train & Barney {Giveaway}
Posted on July 29, 2009 6:10 AM
Thomas the Train: Hop on Board Songs and Stories DVD/CD Thomas the Train DVD and CD set is fabulous. The DVD is a collection of stories with the songs playing throughout the DVD. My son danced, and cheered to each song and enjoyed the stories. He asks for it by name and learns colors and [...]
Debi Derryberry’s Baby Banana: A Tropical Fantasy World
Posted on June 11, 2009 3:00 AM
My children have always loved music, and Debi Derryberry’s Baby Banana music CD captured their ears and attention. With a mixture of different types of music for kids including jazz, reggae, and folk, Derryberry took them on a fun and exciting journey into Baby Banana’s tropical paradise. With songs like Oodle the Orangutan, and Freckle [...]
Enter the World of Shushybye for Sleepy Babies & Kids
Posted on June 5, 2009 3:00 AM
The World of Shushybye has created the original Sleep-Themed World Of Fun, Learning And Imagination For Babies, Toddlers And Preschoolers. Shushybye Music featuring the Shushybye Dream Band introduces finger-snappin, toe-tappin rock songs and lullabies for preschoolers and parents. SNOOZLES, DOZIE and ZEEZ are best friends and live in Nap Valley where they make their Shushybye [...]
Putumayo Kids: Our Family’s Favorite for Dance Parties
Posted on May 21, 2009 2:45 AM
Check out the new “What We Love Right Now” sidebar! Putumayo Kids European Playground is our new pick since it’s absolutely a #1 favorite in our house. Almost every day after work we have a dance party. And while I don’t necessarily mind the Wiggles and my kids can deal with “Papa Loves Mambo,” we’ve [...]
Hip Hop Baby: Fun, Educational DVDs for Kids
Posted on April 16, 2009 3:00 AM
As a mom to a two year old, I know it can be tough finding shows that interest our young ones and keep them engaged. When my little guy watches television I not only want it to entertain him but I also like for it to encourage learning and It’s Hip Hop Baby “Things We [...]
Hushabye Baby: Lullaby Rendition of Favorite Country Tunes
Posted on March 24, 2009 3:03 AM
If you are a country music fan like myself and have a little one at home then Hushabye Baby Lullaby Renditions of Country Music Favorites are for you. They range from lullaby renditions of George Strait to Johnny Cash. It is easy to follow along with some of the classics like Patsy Cline’s Crazy or [...]
Prima Ballerina Training At Any Age
Posted on October 29, 2008 3:00 AM
Prima Princessa DVDHaving fond memories of my own years as a “ballerina,” I couldn’t wait to get my own little girl in a tutu. Coincidentally, the same week that the Prima Princessa DVD arrived, my daughter received a tutu as a gift from a family member, and so naturally we put both on together to [...]
Picture and Video Editing Made Easy
Posted on August 25, 2008 6:20 AM
Little Star VideoIt doesn’t get any easier than letting somebody else do it! And when it comes to managing the countless pictures and videos of your little ones, you know what happens when actually attempting to manage them: “Aww, look how cute, can you believe how big she got already?” This is where Little Star [...]
Fun & Educational: Brainy Baby Rocks
Posted on February 18, 2008 9:30 AM
Brainy Baby Videos, Books & More…I recently came across a line of products that Bella now adores. Brainy Baby carries videos, books, flash cards…you name it, they have it when it comes to combining fun and learning. Let’s face it, with a name like “Brainy Baby” how can yo go wrong? Who doesn’t want their [...]
Wiggles: Top-Notch Toddler Entertainment
Posted on January 30, 2008 7:13 AM
The WigglesI realize there isn’t a parent on the planet who doesn’t know about the Wiggles. Though I’m risking being obvious, it seems remiss not to mention the #1 form of TV entertainment in our house. After all, before I became a mom I knew nothing about the Wiggles and mesmerizing appeal they have over [...]
Cool Website for Babies & Kids
Posted on November 4, 2007 3:01 PM
Kids & Keyboards When little ones want to take over your keyboard, Kneebouncers is the site you must visit. Any button they press will pop bubbles, play a guitar or drive a train. This is a huge hit in our house! Cool Pick: Piano