Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Babyscapes
• VHS Release Date: January 30, 2001
• Run Time: 30 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000009O0G
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #236,690 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Who doesn't want a smart baby? This video was previously called Babyscapes--before the company's remarkable success led them to take the name over as the production company name. Originally released in 1996, this video was a pioneer of sorts, featuring CGI shapes and colors (in primarily black, red, and white to draw the attention and interest of the youngest of viewers). The images are set to classical music, and this video is not only an easy way to stimulate your precious little one but a video that parents, caregivers, and older siblings will appreciate after many repeated viewings. Why? Because it offers soothing, beautiful music. Included are: Delibes's Pizzicato Polka, Pachelbel's Canon, Bach's "Air on a G String," Beethoven's "Für Elise," Grieg's "Anitra's Dance," and Brahms's "Lullaby."

For the initial screenings, parents should watch along with their babies, noting the contrasting colors and shapes and dancing to the rhythms of the music. Afterwards, parents may be amazed to find how this video can hold the interest of baby--and be content to know experts deemed this combination of classical music, shapes, and colors good stimulation for your baby's growing mind. It also comes with a very helpful booklet. This is a perfect--and uniquely useful--baby shower gift for parents-to-be or recent parents. (Ages 3 months to 3 years) --N.F. Mendoza

From the back cover

Fact: By one year of age, your baby's brain has grown to 70% of its adult weight. That is why child development experts agree that proper stimulation provided during the first 12 months of life has more impact on the brain's development than at any other time in your child's future. Baby Smart Start is the first of its kind video that is designed to assist parents in achieving proper infant stimulation during the crucial first year. Baby's Smart Start consists of six carefully selected classical music arrangements that accompany computer generated black, white and red geometric shapes that have been proven to be clearly recognizable to infants. These high contrast colors and shapes move and "dance" to the rhythm and beat of each musical piece, attracting and holding the attention of developing infants from approximately three months of age. Kids of all ages and adults enjoy the combination of soothing classical music and unique graphics. An infant stimulation booklet, written by leading experts is included providing easy to read details on how to best utilize Baby's Smart Start and also provides parents with background information on the hows and whys of complete infant stimulation program. 1. Dancing Balls: Delibes, Pizzicato Polka. 2. Tumbling Shapes: Pachelbel, Canon. 3. Bye Bye Balloons: Bach, Air On A G String. 4. Flip Flop: Beethoven, Fur Elise. 5. Peek-A-Boo: Grieg, Anitra's Dance. 6. Nite-Nite: Brahms, Lullaby.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent 30 minute time additive!, January 10, 2000

By 

Teyana K. Reynolds (Fort Collins, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Babyscapes: Baby's Smart Start [VHS] (VHS Tape)

My 6 month old loves this video. The only way I can take time for myself (dishes, reading, etc.) is when I put this video on. Even when he is really cranky and nothing seems to console him. I turn this video on and he is suddenly transformed into a mesmerized state of mind. The first 4 songs are his favorite. The last 2 is when he gets fussy again. This movie has moving shapes, balloons etc. that move to the beat of classical music. It really helps him and me relax.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE FOR YOUR CHILD'S COLLECTION, September 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Babyscapes: Baby's Smart Start [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I purchased this video for my twin 5 month old babies. They both love it. To my amazement, both of them sit and watch the video from start to finish. As soon as I turn the video on, they stop all action and just sit and watch. I would highly recommend this video to all moms and dads.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't Live Without It, August 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Babyscapes: Baby's Smart Start [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I purchased this video for my 18 month old when he was just 6 months old and it has been my best purchase yet. I have tried all the other video tapes on the market and this is the only one that keeps his interest for the whole 30 minutes. I thought for sure that he would out grow it but it still calms him down. It is great before naptime. The other two videos from Babyscapes are also wonderful, but this is his favorite.