Customer Reviews

Aimee's Babies Developmental DVD with Baby Massage

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Ms. Ketchum obviously is a great massage instructor - her expertise and expert instruction is very clear. BUT what I was surprised about was how much MORE info there is on the DVD than just the massage. Because this certified instructor is also a Physical Therapist who worked with babies for years, she explains exercises (and I'm talking super simple stuff) you can do with your baby that take only seconds of your time to make sure you baby is developing well physically. For example, for bottle-fed babies, don't always hold your baby on the same side. Switch from side to side so that your baby's eyes develop well on both eyes, as you would switch while breastfeeding - nature's way of having both eyes practice looking. Common sense, but I would have never thought of it and always held my baby in my left arm and held her bottle with my right hand because I'm right handed. Who knows if she would have eye trouble or lazy eye when she grew up! These little tips are fascinating. The massage is so easy and you really feel more close to your baby and very secure in knowing that you are doing things right, because it's obvious that the instructor knows what she is talking about. This was well worth the money. Also, I recommend the Happiest Baby on the BLock DVD - it is fabulous and all mommies should be given these two DVDs when they are leaving the hospital. The info is SO important and who knows how much healthier and happier the babies and mommies are when their mommies know these things.

I loved the DVD, and now there is a baby nassage iphone app that is just as informative and easy to use. iphone, itouch and ipad users, search for Aimee's Babies Baby massage app. It's a must have for all new parents!

This video is wonderful - very informative and so helpful! I just gave one to my girlfriend who is a first time mom and she is so grateful - this would make a great shower gift!!! I highly recommend it!

What a wonderful resource for any parent who wants their kid to be healthier, smarter and happier. I really felt like I was learning advanced lessons that they never used to tell people. I think my kids will be better off and happier for having been properly massaged as babies. I thought the DVD was easy, straight forward and really useful. I couldn't believe all the information that Aimee crams into one DVD! I HIGHLY recommend this for anyone who either has kids or knows someone they care about who is about to have kids.

This DVD has so many benefits - it will be difficult to put into only a few words. As a first time Mom and former Life Skills Support Teacher, I appreciated the DVD for it's practical, easy to follow massage' techniques. I was also impressed with how genuine and well-thought out the content within the DVD was delivered. Most of all, though - this DVD helped make very special "connections" among my daughter. Ivy League Baby is so comprehensive in that it includes use of all senses - for Baby, as well as for the care-taker; and it explains how the simple techniques of massage' can bring you and your Baby closer together. A PERFECT GIFT OF LOVE - for your Baby and You, your Mother-in-Law, a special friend who is expecting, or a nervous "Stay at Home Dad"! REBECCA / Mother and Life Skills Teacher

I wish this would have been around for my older kids! The instructor is a certified infant massage therapy instructor as well as an Occupational Therapist. She shares so many tips on how to help with development. I work with so many children that have sensory issues and have gone to many trainings on brain development. Aimee mentions many of the things I have learned on the DVD. As for one reviewer writing that her baby cried when getting the massage. Aimee states in the begining of the video that some babies might cry because they are not used to it and to stop the massage and try another time. She also states that it might take several attempts before the the child is ready for the whole thing. I love this dvd and reccomend it to all parents of young children!

this is not a big budget production - but it is very very helpful. in addition to a very nice massage that i do with my babies every night, there were other great ideas about how to interact with my newborns to help their development.

I learned so much about the art of baby massage from this DVD! I feel that it helped me grow closer to my daughter because every time I used the massage techniques, she would have an immediate response that was positive. I love the interaction it provides. This would be a great shower gift - I recommend it highly!

The dvd I received was the 'new edition' so running time is only 30 min and information seems quite basic and not that informative. The massage part is very quick but each move is explained. Overall for the money & other reviews, I expected much more. **I contacted seller and they sent the older version to me right away. I prefer the older dvd-longer running time, more informative and detailed. Great customer service-thanks!

Great Video for interaction between baby & mom or baby & dad. I supposedly heard from other parents that it really enhances the development of childhood intelligence but I am not sure if it's true.