I was super excited to get the latest release from the fab makers of Disney’s Baby Einstein series. We have been loyal fans since the birth of my firstborn 5 years ago. We were so relieved to discover the Baby Einstein DVD’s helped my son’s colicky phase and his fussy period during the “witching hour”. By the time, my second was born, we had the whole series. So I was thrilled to receive their latest release: Baby’s First Sounds: Discoveries for Little Ears. Eventhough, my second born is now 2, she was easily amused and enthralled by the DVD. She loved all the video of real life babies as well as the interactive puppet shows. And by now, she easily recognized and sang along to the familiar nursery rhymes. She was intrigued by the different sounds and languages. This newest Baby Einstein DVD is a great tool for younger babies and those just beginning to talk. There was a great introduction to simple, yet important words and great reinforcement of those same words. The DVD is recommended for babies 6 months and older, but we feel this DVD will remain a favorite through the years.

According to the manufacturer: “Perhaps the sweetest sounds you’ll ever hear are the babbles and coos that one day become ma-ma, da-da and I love you. Besides being music to your ears, these baby steps of language change everything as your little one discovers an exciting, powerful new way of relating to the world! Baby’s First Sounds invites both of you to share these memorable moments: those precious ”firsts” that come around once in your baby’s lifetime. Watch, listen and join in as your baby is exposed to five basic sounds: ”ah,” ”buh,” ”duh,” ”ee,” and ”mm.” Then, these sounds are connected to simple words in languages such as English, Spanish, Chinese and French and reinforced with fun puppet shows, familiar nursery rhymes and real-life images of loving parents spending together-time with their babies — all accompanied by beautiful classical music in the Baby Einstein tradition.”

Recommended for 6 months and older, 33 minutes long.