Baby E

When Sloane had EI (early intervention), they made a point on numerous occasions to let me know that Baby Einstein videos are BAD, BAD, BAD. I do not remember exactly why. It had something to do with studies that show that they stimulate children's visual senses too much. I think I tuned, our lovely therapists, out because of my everything in moderation (except french fries) philosophy!! Sloane received OT from EI over a 10 month period until she was discharged because she surpassed their goals. The OT was addressing her feeding skills. The same OT and the charge nurse (they visited us a team) were the 2 who strategically talked to me about the evil Baby Einstein. 


Baby E videos over the past 20 months have been a savior to me when the witching hour is at its best. Sloane loves to watch a video. Baby's First Sounds was her favorite, but now she has moved on to On The Farm. She is glued to it when it is playing. Do I play it everyday? NO! But does Sloane see it maybe 3X a week. YES. 


I do not think Baby E is bad. I do have some questions about the way they are made?? They are SO simply made. It is actually hysterical to watch them. I probably should have researched on line about their negative influences before I wrote this post, but I didn't. As a mom, I think Baby E videos are more educational for Sloane than the cartoons on tv. Today, I think proved it.


While Sloane was watching On the Farm, she yelled "momma, i che (see) apple" and it was! BIG APPLAUDS, SMILES & HUGS. And  1 minute later, she says "momma egg", "momma egg" and it was! BIG APPLAUDS, SMILES & HUGS again. So Baby Einstein, you will be a keeper in our house in moderation. 


We went to the car dealership today for a service call. One of my dear friend's girls love their trips to the dealership. Now, I know why. Sloane loved it. She mingled with the others sitting in the waiting area. 2 colorful new retiree men were chatting it up with us. Sloane was munching on blueberries and goldfish, when she sees one of the men drink from a bottle. Immediately, she is in awe. She has since this countless times but today her eyes are the size of 1/2 dollars. The man says "ill go get her a bottle; they are free." I say, "that's ok. she is all set." He says, "come on mom, give her some water, she can't have water?" I politely say, "she has her sippy cup in the car. she can wait." He says, "water won't stain her." I ignore him now and divert my attention 100% to Sloane. I decided to save this man the embarrassment of explaining why Sloane can't drink water from a water bottle. I am never quite sure if it is worth it??