JumpStart Baby

by Vivendi Universal

Product Features

• JumpStart Baby

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000028F4I
• Item model number: 3549
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 9, 1999
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,759 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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Is your baby good at waiting? Does she like to listen to and follow directions? These are the skills she'll need to experience success with this CD-ROM "designed especially for babies." The program features eight learning activities, hosted by a teddy bear, each revolving around colors, shapes, animals, and so on. One game, for instance, asks babies to help Teddy get dressed to go outside. Another game lets children hear different instruments and songs being played by an animal band. There's also a coloring activity and a "connect-the-dots" game. While the graphics and songs are quite appealing, the program's design is very disappointing and not at all "baby-friendly." The program's fatal flaw- throughout the program, babies must sit through lengthy narration before they can press a key to make something happen. If the baby presses a key during the narration, nothing happens on the screen. Babies like to explore and manipulate- not sit and wait for just the right moment. With other "first" programs, like Reader Rabbit's Toddler and JumpStart Toddler, children encounter instant success. There's no waiting- any movement of the mouse or any keystroke makes something exciting happen on the screen. The child quickly learns that her own actions affect what's happening on the computer. There are other problems with this program. The CD's responsivity is poor, and there are many lost clicks, even if the baby does wait until the narration is over. Another aspect of the program that drew fire from our test families is the printable "Baby Workbook." A workbook for babies?! Sheesh! The bottom line: if you choose to introduce your baby to the computer, it's important that first experiences are positive and meaningful.
Teaches: songs, shapes, colors
Age Range: 1, 2 Copyright © 2000 Children's Software Revue

Product Description

Extensive research went into the design and development of Baby's first clicks into a fun-filled world of learning. JumpStart Baby, created especially for children ages 9-24 months. Nine simple, age-appropriate click-and-play areas introduce baby to basic computer usage and fundamentals like shapes, colors and letters. With each click and tap on the keyboard, baby is rewarded with bright colors, fun images, captivating sounds and more.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY age appropriate!, December 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: JumpStart Baby (CD-ROM)

We got this software for my son on his 1 year birthday. He loved it from the very beginning. He is now 17 months, and is constantly saying "puter". We got other software, but it doesn't compare. This is very age appropriate, pressing ANY key or the mouse button will get a response, and there are 8 activites dealing with animals, colors, music, and even getting dressed. There is also lots of variety, the games change so the child isn't playing the exact same thing over and over again. I'm about to buy Jump Start Toddler!

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I can't keep my daughter off our computer!, November 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: JumpStart Baby (CD-ROM)

My daughter points to our computer all day long and says "baby" when she wants to play. It is set up so that it is so easy to use. The graphics are wonderful and she just loves all the games she gets to play. She is learning animals sounds, colors, objects and songs. I enjoy sitting with her because it is so well done.

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect first computer experience for my 19 month old, November 16, 1999

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C McDonald (Des Plaines, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JumpStart Baby (CD-ROM)

Jump Start Baby is such a hit with my 19 month old son; I can't turn on the computer without him pointing to the Jump Start Baby CD. Being a former high school, Computer Applications teacher, I found this software engaging, easy to follow, and appropriate to the targeted age level.