Customer Reviews
Fun video for toddlers 
2008-02-28
My daughter loves this video. She is almost 2 and we've had the video for 2 months and she asks to watch it every day. She very quickly learned the names of all the animals, and she giggles at the puppets' antics. We also have Baby Neptune and Baby Galileo, and she loves those as well. She likes having me sit next to her to watch it with her, because then she can ask me what the animals are and what are they doing. It makes for relaxing downtime for both of us.
TV and videos are not good for babies under 2 
2008-01-15
The name "Baby Einstein" can lull you into thinking it's okay or even good for babies to watch t.v., but the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no television at all to children under 2 because so many studies have proven its harmful effects on children. Studies have shown that:
- for every hour of television a baby watches a day, their chances of acquiring an attention deficit disorder increases by 10%.
- among babies ages 8 months to 16 months, every hour spent daily watching programs such as 'Brainy Baby' or 'Baby Einstein' translated into six to eight fewer words in their vocabularies as compared with other children their age."
- brain wave activity in babies is slower when watching television than when sleeping.
I believe television should be used SPARINGLY and with caution, and without any delusions of it increasing baby's intelligence. As for making them more intelligent, Dr. William Sears says, "relationships, not things, make babies smarter." The easiest way to make babies smarter and calmer is to carry them a lot. Slings, pouches and carriers help make this more manageable. Studies have shown that:
- carrying babies an extra 3 hours a day resulted in 40% less crying.
Babies who are frequently carried are proven to pick up verbal skills faster, and develop better core muscle strength and balance. My Listmania list "Natural Parenting for Baby's First Year" has more information on babywearing, or you can google "babywearing" or "television and baby studies" for your own research.
Crown Crafts The Original NoJo BabySling by Dr. Sears - Black Chambray is a great starter sling.
Finally, I'd suggest "SIGNING TIME" videos - not to be confused with "Baby Signing Time" - as a last resort instead of other baby videos because at least baby can learn sign language. Sign language is proven to:
- reduce frustration and tantrums
- accelerate language development
- promote parent-child bonding
I found the entire series at my local library. I especially liked Signing Time! Volume 4: Family, Feelings & Fun DVD and 'naming' feelings also increases emotional intelligence in babies.
Noah 2007-12-11
My son love this DVD, at last we have found something that he will watch instead of "Baby McDonald". He gets very excited when he hears the opening music and when the puppets come on. The DVD takes you all over the world to discover the animals that live there. It is a great learning tool and has pleasant music which, so far hasnt got to annoying.
Great! Great! Great! 2007-12-06
We got a lot of baby einstein DVD's when our son was born and one day while I was looking for some sort of distraction for him I stuck the Animal Expidition one in and he loves it! We've since tried other DVD's and always come back to this one. He loves the puppet animals, the toys, and of course the animals. I think the mix of animals set to music really catches his attention. I would definately recommend this to add to your collection!
Baby Einstein - Baby Noah - Animal Expedition, Just Awesome 2007-06-03
Baby Einstein is a wonderful line of videos to help aid in your child's development. Get them off to a very good start with these videos, and this special one, Baby Einstein - Baby Noah - Animal Expedition. Get them well on the way to a successful future now! Don't wait!
Love It~ 2007-05-17
Two by two...a musical introduction to animals around the world!
-- Introduces animal names and sounds
-- Encourages interactive play
As little ones become better acquainted with the world, they grow curious about animals of all kinds, beyond just the family pet. And as their communication skills continue to develop, they enjoy imitating animal sounds as well. Baby Noah Animal Expedition takes your little explorer across the globe to meet animals -- two-by-two -- from the savannah, the rainforest and tropics, the Outback, the ocean and the Polar Regions. With its unique video "lift-the-flap" format, adroable puppet shows and delightful music, this exciting program invites parents and babies on a fun-filled safari that encourages vocal participation and interactive play. Get ready to meet lions, tigers, dolphins, koalas, penguins and more. It's a wide, wonderful world out there, and there's nothing more rewarding than discovering it together!
DVD Features
-- Repeat play
-- Language tracks (Spanish, French and English)
-- Discovery cards
-- Guess the animal
-- Talk like the aniamls
-- Puppet shows
-- About Little Einsteins (Available in French and English only)
Your baby will love this DVD. 2007-04-10
My ten month old loves this DVD, especially the puppets. Puppets do the intro of each continent and then there's beautiful footage of real animals. They name the area the animal lives in and the name of the animals.
If she is fussy this is the best distraction, in addition to the other Einstein DVD's. It calms her down. It's also a nice distraction when I'm trying to make dinner. The Baby Noah CD is a nice addition to the DVD. It's a pleasure to listen to when we are in the car; even I like it.
I'd almost give it 4.5 
2007-04-06
Baby Monet will always be our favorite, but baby noah was good too. We got it on a reccomendation of a friend. My DS isn't as into it as her DD. I think he doesn't identify with the Elephant. it is a weird puppet, and since it's the "narrator" he's alwyas there. But the animal scenes are awesome, and I love teaching him the names of the animals.
baby noah 2007-03-08
really really cute. and the kids picked up the other languages so quickly.
why noah? 
2007-03-03
fabulous concept: showing (ostensibly american) children the world of animal diversity, by visiting different climatic regions. a fitting subject for the baby einstein genre. so what historical genius traveled the world, discovering and documenting the diversity of animal life? that's right: darwin.
but beyond disney's fear of a subject controversial only to the uneducated, this video is a big hit with my kids. the two main pluses are the diversity of animals it shows, and the monologue seems sufficiently subdued to allow me to do the naming and explaining to them (although i have a hard time explaining why an elephant is refereeing an ice block race between two penguins).
