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Now subtitled in 9 languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Spanish. This award winning documentary film about babies is being shown across the nation in movie theaters, parenting and birthing classes, and small group gatherings everywhere. What Babies Want is a heart-opening film that brings together ground-breaking information about who babies truly are, what they know, and how we can support them to be their best as they develop and grow. The film is alive with captivating stories and remarkable personal experiences of infants, children and adults. It is warmly narrated by Noah Wyle who, with his wife Tracy, shares with us their passion for the well being of children. Research is now showing us that our society is a product of how we welcome and raise our children. When babies are welcomed with love and warmth and given the immediate opportunity to bond with parents, they develop minds that are coherent and flexible, ready in turn to make compassionate and meaningful connections with others as they grow. As we learn how early relationships shape the structure and function of the brain, we are also gaining a new appreciation of the wisdom of ancient cultures that understood the importance of welcoming children before, during and after the moment of birth.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
I applaud this documentary!
We are undergoing a dramatic evolution in our understanding of who babies are and what they are capable of. Our 20th century notions of babies are rapidly being revised to include the latest research out of the emerging field of prenatal and perinatal psychology. We understand now that babies are much more conscious, aware, communicative, sensitive, and learning from the very beginning of life. We understand much more of their needs and the lifelong implications of whether we meet them or not.
Debby Takikawa chose just the right title for this document, "What Babies Want." She has captured the essence of what is MOST important to babies. This documentary puts you in the fast lane to understanding babies in the 21st century as it introduces you to prenatal and perinatal psychology experts, families, and beautiful birthing moments that inform, inspire and warm the heart.
A wonderful way to view this film is to invite a group of friends, family, co-workers, or community members together and discuss the implications of it for your lives and communities.
Thank you for making this documentary.
Wendy Anne McCarty, PhD, Founding chair of the Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology Program at Santa Barbara Graduate Institute.
We are undergoing a dramatic evolution in our understanding of who babies are and what they are capable of. Our 20th century notions of babies are rapidly being revised to include the latest research out of the emerging field of prenatal and perinatal psychology. We understand now that babies are much more conscious, aware, communicative, sensitive, and learning from the very beginning of life. We understand much more of their needs and the lifelong implications of whether we meet them or not.
Debby Takikawa chose just the right title for this document, "What Babies Want." She has captured the essence of what is MOST important to babies. This documentary puts you in the fast lane to understanding babies in the 21st century as it introduces you to prenatal and perinatal psychology experts, families, and beautiful birthing moments that inform, inspire and warm the heart.
A wonderful way to view this film is to invite a group of friends, family, co-workers, or community members together and discuss the implications of it for your lives and communities.
Thank you for making this documentary.
Wendy Anne McCarty, PhD, Founding chair of the Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology Program at Santa Barbara Graduate Institute.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
This movie is oh-so-necessary for every human being. How a child is veiwed Influences how a child is cared for - and how a child is cared for influences how the child will care for himself, for others and for his own. What Babies Want awakens the inherent knowledge we all have that we are responsible for the success of future generations. What Babies Want validates the need for compassion and empathy in every relationship - especially with our most vulnerable and influential little ones. What Babies Want affirms that our most important relationships begin early, and we can help these relationships be the foundation for the development of emotionally and socially healthy individuals. Debby Takikawa's movie has the potential to change the way every child is viewed; hence, change the care we offer to the very little people who need to know, from the beginning, that they are so loved, honored and respected for the perfectly beautiful human beings they are - and we will do everything in our power to understand and provide exactly what it is they need to survive and thrive as the future of the human race. Thank you, Debby.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
This is a thoughtful and carefully done film about the needs of infants. It includes some great stories from the father's perspective. I particularly enjoyed Noah Wyle's story about his bonding experience with his son. Not much is out there for dads at this time, and I think this film does a good job of including the whole family both in image and word.
Although this is not a "how to" film, it is extremely informative about development of the infant. It gives you the information and then you get to decide what to do with it. As a father of 2 with one more on the way, it pretty much confirmed what I think, which made me feel good. I also appreciate the support of being more informed when I receive "parenting advice" or get into the discussion with my in-laws about why I do things differently than they did. It is definitely a resource for parenting.
Although this is not a "how to" film, it is extremely informative about development of the infant. It gives you the information and then you get to decide what to do with it. As a father of 2 with one more on the way, it pretty much confirmed what I think, which made me feel good. I also appreciate the support of being more informed when I receive "parenting advice" or get into the discussion with my in-laws about why I do things differently than they did. It is definitely a resource for parenting.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Great film! This would be nice to watch during pregnancy.
What Babies Want is a documentary that explores the truth that babies are conscious beings, and the implications of that fact. Read more
Published 3 months ago by E. Kerby
5.0 out of 5 stars
Every new parent has to see this!
No make that everyone should see this. It offers food for thought for everyone and teaches you things about yourself. Read more
Published on April 26, 2009 by freethinker
3.0 out of 5 stars
Watched it several times - there is good and there is bad
I liked the message that birth is an important and sacred experience, not just a medical one. The images of the people with their babies were touching, and I think it bears... Read more
Published on December 16, 2008 by Anonymous
1.0 out of 5 stars
Depressive, Deceptive, Dishonest, possibly anti hospital Hidden Agenda
No stars, actually if I could I'd give 4 negative stars. This DVD is dangerous. I never write reviews, I am too busy, but this one is soo bad I feel I need to warn the "soon to be... Read more
Published on November 24, 2008 by P. Bernasconi
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Brilliant Must See for every expectant parent
This is such an inspiring insight into some new thinking and development regarding how we consider birthing our babies. Read more
Published on July 30, 2008 by Ms. Peta Scowcroft
5.0 out of 5 stars
If babies could talk...
If babies could talk, they would tell us exactly what this DVD does: that they are aware, feeling, human beings, even before birth, and they deserve the most sensitive care that we... Read more
Published on July 5, 2008 by Dr. Sarah J. Buckley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good DVD! very informative!
very good DVD! I think It can be very useful for young parents-to-be:) It s good to watch it if you plan to have natural birth without any drugs and medication! Read more
Published on July 4, 2008 by G. you
3.0 out of 5 stars
A mixed bag
This film has some good material mixed with a lot of questionable assertions. It paints with too broad a brush. Read more
Published on May 21, 2008 by uvmama
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Incredible Film
This is such a powerful and important film and a wonderful introduction to the field of prenatal and perinatal psychology. Read more
Published on October 4, 2007 by Carrie Contey, Ph.D.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Depressing, and sensationalist
This could have been a great documentary, informing parents of ways to make their baby feel settled after birth, but instead it was morbidly depressing, and it sensationalized... Read more
Published on July 25, 2007 by Love to read
