Archive for September, 2007.
4 to 6 Months
Iron-fortified infant cereal (Breast milk may be used to moisten cereal)
Food Types : Rice, Barley, Oatmeal.
Reason:Some babies may need more than milk to satisfy their hunger between ages 4 and 6 months. Cereal provides a source of iron which is Soy Important.
6 to 9 Months
Start with pureed vegetables and then pureed fruit. Pureed fish/chicken may be added after 7 or 8 months. Pureed peas/beans and lentils may be added. After 7 months it’s possible to add “lumps” to replace purely pureed foods (within reason). Mild cheese can be introduced after meats. Dried toasts and rusks are good to promote teething.
Reason: To provide vitamins, minerals and energy. Meat provides valuable protein source for growth and non-pureed items help the baby learn chewing.
8 to 12 Months
Family Foods that are mashed but without added seasonings. Soft fruit pieces, cooked vegetable pieces, dry toast or mild cheese.
Reason: Helps the baby discover different textures of foods.
As you begin to introduce your baby to food during the first year you should keep in mind that because babies are different, each one may have a different adjustment and reaction to the process of starting solids. You will find that your baby soon has her favourite foods that she looks forward to eating as well as food that she will refuse to eat. Try to listen to what your baby is telling you while remaining within the guidelines outlined here.
Age Amounth For Feeding Number of Feedings Per 24 hours
1 month 2 to 4 ounces 6 to 8 times
2 months 5 to 6 ounces 5 to 6 times
3 to 5 months 6 to 7 ounces 5 to 6 times
By the age of 6 to 8 months most babies develop teeth and are ready to be introduced to strained/mashed or finely chopped fruit and vegetables.
By the time your baby is six months old you will want to think about giving up night feedings. Start by giving your baby less and less breast milk or formula during night feedings so that she eventually she will stop waking as her body adjusts to not eating during the night. If you are bottle-feeding you can substitute water in your baby’s bottle in place of milk or formula. Your baby is almost ready to start eating solids and once she does she shouldn’t be as hungry at night.
Four to six months: Introduction to solid food. You should try to wait until your baby is at least four months old before introducing her to anything other than breast milk or formula. You should start by offering your baby tiny amounts of baby cereal thinned with breast milk or formula. You can introduce your baby to fruit juices that are thinned with water. You may want to hold off introducing orange juice for another month or two since orange juice may be too acidic.
Six to seven months: Adding fruits and vegetables. Once your baby has been introduced to cereal you will want to add mashed/strained fruits and vegetables. Start with small amounts (one teaspoonful), increasing gradually as your baby gets used to the new food. You should only introduce one new food at a time and wait 2 to 4 days before introducing something new. This is so that if your baby has an allergic reaction you will be able to pinpoint which food is the culprit.
Make mealtime a happy time with your baby. Make sure that you only put milk or water into baby bottles and juice into a cup or glass. Putting juice into your baby’s bottle can lead to dental problems later down the road due to the sugar content of juices.
Seven to eight months: Adding protein. From seven to eight months you will want to think about adding protein foods to your baby’s diet. Protein foods include strained meats, cottage cheese, egg yolk, yoghurt, and dried beans. As with the fruits and vegetables, you will want to introduce one new food at a time and wait 2 to 4 days before introducing a new food, starting with a small helping (one teaspoonful) and gradually increasing.
Eight to twelve months: Adding other foods. By now your baby will be ready to start eating what the rest of the family is eating. Start by adding soft table foods to your baby’s diet such as mashed potatoes, squash, soft meats, and soups. As your baby gets more teeth she will be able to add more foods to her diet.
There are some things that you should consider as your baby starts to be introduced to different food types:
• The baby’s food does not need sugar, salt, desserts, pop, or sweets in
them.
• Consult your doctor about introducing milk into her diet.
• Avoid nuts, seeds, popcorn, raw carrots, and other hard foods in her diet.
• Be sure to feed your baby a variety of good, healthy food so that you are promoting healthy eating habits from the start. Dietary habits are learned and by starting her on a healthy dietary lifestyle you are laying the foundations for a healthy life in adulthood too.
• Let your baby try and feed herself. It may be a mess to see but it helps to develop her motor skills and her sense of independence. The below table demonstrates a guideline for the type of solid foods that may be introduced and when – because every baby is different it’s best to consult your doctor.
Some Dietary Factors - From Milk to Solids
Generally, your baby will get most of her nutrition from breast milk or an infant formula until the age of about 4 to 6 months. This chapter will help you learn what types of foods to introduce into your baby’s diet at a certain key stage of her development. The information here should only be a guideline. Your doctor may provide you with other advise and your baby may have ideas of her own. It is important to know that not all babies will be ready for solids at the same time. So what are the signs that she is ready? There are a few simple guidelines that you can follow that will give you the information that you need to start your baby on solid food. You should check with your doctor as well for his/her professional advice. Here are the signs for clues as to whether your baby is ready for solids or not:
• Birth weight has doubled.
• Your baby shows more interest in solids (she may even try and grab your own solid foods).
• Your baby consumes 32 oz or more each day of breast milk or formula.
• She often puts things into her mouth.
• She is able to sit up with some support and can turn her head when she is full.
If your baby can do all of the above she is probably ready to be introduced to solid foods. Another indicating factor is that your baby always seems to be hungry. You do not want to introduce solids too early into your baby’s diet because this can increase the risk that she will develop a food allergy. Another reason for waiting four to six months before introducing solids is that it is important that she is fully able to swallow and chew safely without the threat of choking. The first six months. During the first six months of your baby’s life breast milk or formula will be all that she needs for nourishment. If you are breastfeeding you will be using cues from your baby as to when she is full or hungry. If you are using formula you will likely have been following the guidelines for how much formula to feed your baby, as well as taking cues from your baby as to when she is full and when she is hungry. The following (next post will be ready tomorrow: GUIDELINE FOR FORMULA FEEDING FOR AGE 0 to 5 MONTHS )chart is a very general guideline for formula feeding – remember you should consult your doctor before introducing your baby to solids:
Product Description
The Baby Neptune Concert for Little Ears music CD is an imaginative 22-track, 39-minute concert celebrating the rhythm and motion of water. From the joyous melodies of Handel’s Water Music to the timeless flow of Strass’ Blue Danube Waltz, great classical compositions will immerse you and your little one in playful musical portraits. The Baby Neptune music CD features some of the classical scores heard in Baby Neptune Discovering Water, and more. Charming water themes from master composers are re-orchestrated for little ears by the Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra.Musical Selections:* Orchestra tune-up* Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F, Allegro, Handel* Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F, Bourree, Handel* Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F, Passepied, Handel* Water Music, Suite No. 3 in G, Gigue, Handel* Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F, Menuet, Handel* Water Music, Suite No. 2 in D, Alla Hornpipe, Handel* Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F, Air, Handel* Water Music, Suite No. 2 in D, Allegro, Handel* Blue Danube Waltz, Straus* Concerto in A, Telemann* Water Music, Bourree, Telemann* Water Music, Harlequinade, Telemann* Water Music, Ebb and Flow, Telemann* Contradance No. 11, Beethoven* Contradance No. 12, Beethoven* Nocturne No. 6, K239, 1st movement, Mozart* Nocturne No. 6, K239, 3rd movement, Mozart* La Mer, Debussy* Music for the Royal Fireworks, Fanfare and Overture, Handel* Music for the Royal Fireworks, Menuet medley, Handel* Music for the Royal Fireworks, La Rejouissance, HandelAge: birth +Award: Billboard Magazine Top Midline Classical Albums (#6) - 2004
Product Details
* Audio CD (March 4, 2003)
* Original Release Date: March 4, 2003
* Number of Discs: 1
* Label: Buena Vista
* Average Customer Review: based on 7 reviews. Good.
* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,910 in Music Category
On this CD:
1. Orchestra tune-up
Composed by Recorded Sound
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
2. Water Music Suite No.1 for orchestra in F major, HWV 348 Allegro
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
3. Water Music Suite No.1 for orchestra in F major, HWV 348 Bourrée
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
4. Water Music Suite No.1 for orchestra in F major, HWV 348 Passepied
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
5. Water Music Suite No.3 for orchestra in G major, HWV 350 Gigue
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
6. Water Music Suite No.1 for orchestra in F major, HWV 348 Menuet
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
7. Water Music Suite No.2 for orchestra in D major, HWV 349 Alla Hornpipe
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
8. Water Music Suite No.1 for orchestra in F major, HWV 348 Air
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
9. Water Music Suite No.2 for orchestra in D major, HWV 349 Allegro
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
10. An der schönen, blauen Donau (On the Beautiful, Blue Danube), waltz for orchestra (with chorus ad lib), Op. 314 (RV 314) Excerpt
Composed by Johann II Strauss
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
11. Concerto Grosso for strings & continuo in A major, TWV 43:A5 Excerpt
Composed by Georg Philipp Telemann
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
12. Wasser Overture, for 2 recorders, flute, 2 oboes, bassoon, strings & continuo in C major (”Hamburger Ebb und Fluth”), TWV 55:C3 Bourrée
Composed by Georg Philipp Telemann
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
13. Wasser Overture, for 2 recorders, flute, 2 oboes, bassoon, strings & continuo in C major (”Hamburger Ebb und Fluth”), TWV 55:C3 Harlequinade
Composed by Georg Philipp Telemann
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
14. Wasser Overture, for 2 recorders, flute, 2 oboes, bassoon, strings & continuo in C major (”Hamburger Ebb und Fluth”), TWV 55:C3 Ebb and Flow
Composed by Georg Philipp Telemann
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
15. Contredanse in G major, WoO 14/11
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
16. Contredanse in E flat major, WoO 14/12
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
17. Serenade No. 6 for orchestra in D major (”Serenata Notturna”), K. 239 No. 1
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
18. Serenade No. 6 for orchestra in D major (”Serenata Notturna”), K. 239 No. 3
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
19. La Mer, symphonic sketches (3) for orchestra, L. 109 Excerpt
Composed by Claude Debussy
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
20. Music for the Royal Fireworks, for orchestra, HWV 351 Fanfare and Overture
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
21. Music for the Royal Fireworks, for orchestra, HWV 351 Menuet medley
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
22. Music for the Royal Fireworks, for orchestra, HWV 351 La Réjouissance
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
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Delightful but not perfect, August 4, 2005
By J. Sutherland “picky shopper extraordinaire” (Provo, UT USA)
FYI: most of the “Night Suite” songs are also included on Baby Einstein’s Lullaby Classics CD. Yet, this CD is as delightful as all the others. I don’t mind the synthesizer, which critics often complain about. I’ve played both the real symphonic versions and Baby Einstein, and both my daughter and I agree that the real recordings are sometimes a little overwhelming in the home (although I still think truly exhilerating in concert.) Also, the Baby Einstein company brags that their short clips of great songs are more condusive to the short attention span of babies, I think that statement is superficially true. I won’t go into all the scientific musical mumbo-jumbo but will say that I think this thinking tears down the very essence and formula of classical music that has made it popular therapy for developing minds.
Product Description
The Lullaby Classics A Concert for Little Ears� music CD is a 17-track, 35-minute concert featuring a collection of soothing classical melodies perfect to calm little ones as they wind down for nap time, bedtime or a bit of quiet time. Each piece, re-orchestrated for little ears by the Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra, was specially selected to lull babies into sweet, blissful dreams. Lullaby Classics opens with �Twinkle, Twinkle� variations by Mozart and includes calming and delightful melodies from composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Dvorak and Debussy. It ends with Brahms’ �Lullaby� tucking baby in for a cozy, restful sleep. Musical Selections Variations (Twinkle, Twinkle), K265/300e, Mozart Minuet In G From Anna Magdalena, Bach Piano Sonata In C, K 545, 2nd Movement, Mozart Spring Song, Mendelssohn Piano Sonata In D, K 576, 3rd Movement, Mozart Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring, BWV 147, Bach Canon, Pachelbel The Moldau, Smetana Preludes Book II, Clair De Lune, Debussy Sonata No. 14 (Moonlight), 2nd Movement, Op. 27, Beethoven Symphony No. 9, New World , Dvorak Fur Elise, WoO 59, Beethoven The Four Seasons, Winter, RV297, 2nd Movement, Vivaldi Orchestral Suite No. 3 In D, Air, BWV 1068, Bach Sonata No. 8 (Pathetique), 2nd Movement, Op. 13, Beethoven Kinderscene Op.15, Schumann Waltz No 15, Lullaby, Brahms Baby Einstein offers a wide variety of CDs.
On this CD:
1. Variations (12) on “Ah, vous dirai-je maman,” for piano in C major, K. 265 (K. 300e) Excerpt
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
2. Minuet, for keyboard No. 1 in G major (Anna Magdalena Notebook II/1), BWV Anh. 114
Composed by Christian Pezold
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
3. Piano Sonata No. 15 in C major (”Sonata semplice”) K. 545 2nd Movement
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
4. Song without Words for piano No. 30 in A major (”Frühlingslied”), Op. 62/6
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
5. Piano Sonata No. 17 in D major (”Trumpet”, “Hunt”), K. 576 3rd Movement
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
6. Cantata No. 147, “Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben,” BWV 147 (BC A174) Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
7. Canon in D major, various arrangements
Composed by Johann Pachelbel
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
8. Vltava (The Moldau), symphonic poem (Má Vlast No. 2), JB 1:112/2
Composed by Bedrich Smetana
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
9. Clair de lune, for orchestra or various other arrangements (from “Suite Bergamasque” for piano), L. 75/3
Composed by Claude Debussy
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
10. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor (”Moonlight”), Op. 27/2 2nd Movement
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
11. Symphony No. 9 in E minor (”From the New World”), B. 178 (Op. 95) (first published as No. 5) Excerpt
Composed by Antonin Dvorak
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
12. Bagatelle for piano in A minor (”Für Elise”), WoO 59
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
13. Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in F minor (”L’inverno,” The Four Seasons; “Il cimento” No. 4), Op. 8/4, RV 297 2nd Movement
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
14. Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068 Air
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
15. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor (”Pathétique”), Op. 13 2nd Movement
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
16. Kinderszenen No. 1 (”Von fremden Ländern und Menschen”), for piano, Op. 15/1
Composed by Robert Schumann
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
17. Wiegenlied (”Guten Abend, gut Nacht”), song for voice & piano, Op. 49/4
Composed by Johannes Brahms
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
Product Details
* Audio CD (March 16, 2004)
* Original Release Date: March 16, 2004
* Number of Discs: 1
* Label: Buena Vista
* ASIN: B0001IXTU4
* Average Customer Review: based on 55 reviews.
* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #282 in Music
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Enchanting and Soothing for Babies and Adults Alike, October 5, 2005
By Healthy By Nature (Stow, Ohio)
First of all, let’s clear up one misconception that some other reviewers seem to have — Just as the Baby Einstein videos are not designed to replicate the directing genius of such Hollywood masterminds as Scorsese or Coppola, the Baby Einstein CDs are not designed to replicate the great symphonies and orchestras of the world! The CDs do indeed utilize great pieces of classical music as their base, but they are not meant to sound as if they are performed by a 120-piece orchestra.
In point of fact, the CDs are meant to work in conjunction with the Baby Einstein video series’ various imageries and sounds, meaning they are designed to appeal in simplistic ways to the senses and interests of developing children. They take classical music (which is complex in nature) and replicate it in much simpler ways (via synthesized methods). This allows young developing ears to “tune in” to the various individual sounds and to identify simplistically with the overall melody. And isn’t a toddler who wants to hear repeats of Pachebel’s Canon or Vivaldi’s Four Seasons a far cry more tolerable to Mom and Dad than one who wants to hear constant repeats of some big silly purple dinosaur singing?!?
My husband and I love classical music and have many of the great classical works performed by the world’s best symphonies and orchestras. However, attempting to draw side-by-side comparisons between Baby Einstein CDs and the great orchestras of the world is like attemtping to compare apples and oranges!
The Baby Einstein CDs are a wonderful medium with which to introduce your child to classical music.
After literally SUFFERING through several other “classic lullaby” CDs that were given to us as gifts and being very disappointed, my husband and I were thrilled with the musical content and performance quality of the Baby Einstein CDs. We have most of them now and have found them all to be of superior quality.
As soothing baby lullabies and infant/toddler audio stimulations go, Baby Einstein CDs are positively enchanting! My husband and I have drifted off many times ourselves to the BE Lullaby Classics CD. We enjoy and appreciate the classical music experiences Baby Einstein provides for our child!
Baby Einstein - Baby’s First Moves (2006),
- an absolut must have.
This are the best educational and healthy entertainment available on DVD.
“I have a lot of the Baby Einstein movies and this is one of my one year olds favorites. It had him and his 18 month old cousin dancing and laughing like crazy. Great video.“
Product Details
* Actors: Baby Einstein
* Format: Animated, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
* Language: English
* Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only.)
* Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
* Number of discs: 1
* Rating NR
* Studio: Walt Disney Video
* DVD Release Date: October 24, 2006
* Run Time: 32 minutes
* Average Customer Review: based on 21 reviews. Very Good.
* DVD Features:
o Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 2.0), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0), French (Dolby Digital 2.0)
o Repeat play
o Discovery cards
o Let’s pretend
o Puppet shows
o Move with me
o Toy chest
o About Little Einsteins (available in French and English only)
* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,253 in DVD
Product Description
Within the first year of babies’ lives, their motor skills begin to kick into high gear as they explore ways to physically interact with the world around them. BABY’S FIRST MOVES is a playful celebration of their movement milestones — including first steps, clapping, jumping, dancing, and more — that invites parents and little ones to share in these fun-filled experiences together and discover how movement enriches physical strength, builds self-confidence, and encourages natural curiosity. You and your baby will want to join in at home as happy babies show off their best moves accompanied by delightful puppet shows and real-world images set to the beautiful classical music of Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart. (C) The Baby Einstein Company, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Baby Einstein and the Boy’s Head Logo are trademarks of The Baby Einstein Company, LLC. All Rights Reserved. EINSTEIN and ALBERT EINSTEIN are trademarks of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. All Rights Reserved. www.albert-einstein.org.
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Great Learning and Interactive Tool for parents and Infants, December 27, 2006
By S. Nelson “Shaina” (San Diego, Ca)
This was a Christmas gift from Santa to my son (7 mos) and myself this year and we’ve reviewed it a few times and so far it has been educational for both of us. This video exposes infants to basic first moves such has, sitting up, crawling, reaching, etc and to toddlers to basic movements such has, walking and kicking. There are plenty of delightful puppet shows either demonstrating the movement or just to provide something to catch the attention of the viewer (since babies typically have short attention spans…well at least my son does). This particular video features a lot of baby clips with babies aged from 6mos-24mos demonstrating the movements at age appropriateness. My son isn’t one for mimicking, so far as I can tell, but it does hold his attention fairly well and he does best when I watch it and do the featured movements with him. There are language features for this video allowing you to watch it in English, Spanish, and French which has been great for us since I speak broken spanish and so far my son does recognize such words as comida (food) and sientate (sit) so in one hand it is a reinforcer for him and a teaching tool for myself as I had forgotten many of the verbs used in reference to baby movement such as camina (walk). Also, in the bonus features there is a short clip with a pilates instructor directed towards mothers to teach us busy women how to get some excercise and playtime in with our children, for this reason alone I would recommend it…it is, however, only like 10 minutes long and only gives you about 10 tips but those 10 tips to someone like myself can be a lifesaver (I didn’t know how to properly pick up a carrier with a baby in it before I saw this!). I highly recommend this video for the obvious reasons but if it doesn’t sound like something for you don’t get it because from what I can tell, you either hate it or you love it.
Product Description
The Baby Beethoven Compact Disc is an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award winner. Featuring 19-tracks, the 35-minute collection designed as a playful introduction to the drama and range of Beethoven’s music. All of the pieces featured on the Baby Beethoven Compact Disc were composed in the late 18th and early 19th centuries and trace the range of history’s most famous musician. Masterfully re-orchestrated by the Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra for little ears, Baby Beethoven is an excellent audio accompaniment to any child’s playtime. Tracks from this delightful CD are featured on our Baby Beethoven video and DVD.Musical Selections: Tune up and theme from Symphony No. 9, 2nd movement; Symphony No. 1, 1st movement, Op. 21; Minuet in G; Sonata in F; Sonata No. 14 (Moonlight), 2nd movement, Op. 27, No. 2; The Ruins of Athens, Turkish March, Op. 113 ; Rondo in C, Op. 51, No. 1; Fur Elise, WoO 59; Rondo a Capriccio in G, Op. 129; Symphony No. 5, 1st movement, Op. 67; Military March No. 1 in F, WoO 18; Sonatina in G; Sonata 8 (Pathetique), 3rd movement, Op. 13; Symphony No. 9, 4th movement, Op. 125; Sonata No. 2, 1st movement, Op. 2, No. 2; Allegro for a Flute Clock; Symphony No. 6, 3rd movement, Op. 68; Sonata No. 8 (Pathetique), 2nd movement Op. 13; Symphony No. 9, 4th movement coda, Op. 125. Baby Einstein offers a wide variety of CDs.
Product Details
* Audio CD (May 7, 2002)
* Number of Discs: 1
* Label: Buena Vista
* Average Customer Review: based on 7 reviews. Good.
* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,164 in Music
On this CD:
1. Symphony No. 9 in D minor (”Choral”), Op. 125 Tune up & theme from 2nd movement
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
2. Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21 1st movement
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
3. Minuet for piano in G major, WoO 10/2
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
4. Sonatina for piano in F major, Kinsky-Halm Anh. 5/2 Excerpt
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
5. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor (”Moonlight”), Op. 27/2 2nd movement
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
6. Ruins of Athens, incidental music, Op. 113 Turkish March
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
7. Rondo for piano in C major, Op. 51/1
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
8. Bagatelle for piano in A minor (”Für Elise”), WoO 59
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
9. Rondo a Capriccio for piano in G major (”Rage Over a Lost Penny”), Op. 129
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
10. Symphony No. 5 in C minor (”Fate”), Op. 67 1st movement
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
11. March for wind ensemble in F major, (”Für die Böhmische Landwehr”), WoO 18
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
12. Sonatina for piano in G major, Kinsky-Halm Anh. 5/1 Excerpt
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
13. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor (”Pathétique”), Op. 13 3rd movement
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
14. Symphony No. 9 in D minor (”Choral”), Op. 125 4th movement
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
15. Piano Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 2/2 1st movement
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
16. Work(s) Allegro for a Flute clock
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
17. Symphony No. 6 in F major (”Pastoral”), Op. 68 3rd movement
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
18. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor (”Pathétique”), Op. 13 2nd movement
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
19. Symphony No. 9 in D minor (”Choral”), Op. 125 4th movement coda
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
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A Classy Classical CD, April 15, 2005
By Michelle “michellesays” (Friendswood, TX United States)
Classical music makes your baby smart? Who cares what the “experts” say? As a mom, I judge any children’s music CD by how often my kids ask to hear it. And Baby Beethoven CD gets two tiny thumbs up! My 5-year-old daughter has enjoyed this music since she was small (we also own the VHS tape). Now her younger sisters love it, too. The play list of 19 selections ranges from soothing symphonies, such as Symphony No. 6 in F major (”Pastoral”), to lively sonatas, like the Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor (”Pathétique”) that inspire my girls to leap and twirl across the room. And that makes this CD a smart buy.
Product Description
Introduce your baby to the wonders of classical music with this Mozart collection. The musical selections on this CD were softened to create a happy arrangement that will appeal to babies. Since listenening to classical music has been shown to impact cognitive skills as well verbal ability, intelligence, and memory, this CD is a perfect tool to enhance your child’s development. Musical selections include: Tune up and Fanfare based on themes from “The Magic Flute”; Piano Sonata in C, first movement; Piano Sonata in C, first movement; Variations on “Ah vous dirai-je, maman”; Piano Sonata in D, third movement; Concerto for Flute and Harp in C, first movement; Piano Sonata in A, third movement; Piano Sonata in C, second movement; Sonata in D for Two Pianos, first movement; Piano Sonata in C, third movement; Divertmento no. seventeen in D; Piano Sonata in B flat, third movement; Piano Sonata in F, third movement; The Magic Flute, Papageno Arias no. two and twenty; and Symphony no. forty-one in C, fourth movement. Age: Birth - 3 years Manufacturer: New Sound Music.
Product Details
* Audio CD (May 7, 2002)
* Number of Discs: 1
* Label: Buena Vista
* ASIN: B000065VCG
* Average Customer Review: based on 19 reviews.
* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,940 in Music.
On this CD:
1. Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), opera, K. 620 Tune up and fanfare based on themes from “The Magic Flute”
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
2. Piano Sonata No. 15 in C major (”Sonata semplice”) K. 545 1st movement
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
3. Piano Sonata No. 10 in C major, K. 330 (K. 300h) 1st movement
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
4. Variations (12) on “Ah, vous dirai-je maman,” for piano in C major, K. 265 (K. 300e) No. 1, 8 & 11
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
5. Piano Sonata No. 17 in D major (”Trumpet”, “Hunt”), K. 576 3rd movement
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
6. Concerto for flute, harp & orchestra in C major, K. 299 (K. 297c) 1st movement
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
7. Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major (”Alla Turca”) K. 331 (K. 300i) 3rd movement
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
8. Piano Sonata No. 15 in C major (”Sonata semplice”) K. 545 2nd movement
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
9. Sonata for 2 pianos in D major, K. 448 (K. 375a) 1st movement
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
10. Piano Sonata No. 10 in C major, K. 330 (K. 300h) 3rd movement
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
11. Divertimento No. 17 for 2 horns & strings in D major, K. 334 (K.320b) Excerpt
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
12. Piano Sonata No. 16 in B flat major, K. 570 3rd movement
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
13. Piano Sonata in F major, K. 533/494 3rd movement
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
14. Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), opera, K. 620 Papageno Arias No. 2 and 20
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
15. Symphony No. 41 in C major (”Jupiter”), K. 551 4th movement
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra
People found the following review helpful:
By Sara Swihart (Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA)
I like classical music, but some of the pieces have crescendos and accents that make it very difficult to listen to when you just want to relax. When I saw Baby Beethoven, I bought it and enjoyed it. I saw Baby Mozart at a different store and instantly picked it up.
The music doesn’t have the sudden musical attacks that classical music has because the instant sound can frighten little ones. That is one of the great things about this CD. I can listen to in when I just want to sit down and relax.
I also like that the pieces and the CD itself, it’s too long. I can finish the CD during a nice bath. The music also isn’t too loud in general, so you don’t have to have the CD player volume at full blast one moment, just to hear the music and almost off the next, so you can keep your hearing.
I highly recommend this CD, whether you have little ones or not.
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Can music really help to soothe your baby? The answer is a big YES. Does music soothe you? Chances are that it does, and similarly it has the same effect on babies.
There are certain distinct sounds that have been proven to calm even fussy babies: the sounds of nature, white noise, and music. Even if your baby isn’t fussing or crying you may want to use music as often as you can to encourage that feeling of calm and peacefulness. All it takes is a few minutes every day and before you know it your baby will be looking forward to hearing that certain song emanating from the CD player. In fact, try and make the stereo the main fixture of the hall, rather than the TV – you’ll be setting a trend that will reap benefits into the future.
There is nothing complicated or mysterious about introducing your baby to music from day one. You don’t need to search for the perfect song or a certain type of music. All you have to do is start by having your baby listen to your favourite songs and music. If classical music is on the top of your list, put it on and let your baby enjoy it with you. You see, it’s not important what you put on (within reason – don’t go putting Iron Maiden on!) his mood is going to be altered by any musical sound that he hears.
Besides the music that you yourself can introduce your baby to, there are hundreds of CDs on the market today that are filled with baby songs and lullabies. At the end of the day you may want to play a CD of quiet baby songs that have a slower beat. There are so many CDs for you to choose from that you will have a hard time making up your mind. Choose something that interests you. Many baby CDs will have lullabies and faster beat songs on the same CD.
Here are a few of the benefits that are associated with introducing music to your baby:
• Enhances her behaviour and cognitive skills.
• Reduces stress for the whole family.
• Will promote an interest in music that may last a lifetime.
You may even find that your baby seems to react positively when a particular song or artist is playing – this is very common and it can be used to soothe your baby in those times when she seems restless and irritable.
When a baby is born she does not know what is night and what is day. In case you are reading this book in anticipation of your first child then (as if you didn’t already know) you should expect to be woken up persistently, no matter what the time, for the first few weeks. Partly, this is due to the fact that a baby’s stomach carries a maximum of three to four hours worth of nutrition. Hence every few hours she will be waking up and crying. Without wanting to sound cruel, you should whenever possible try and impose the fact that night is for sleep from very early on – this does not mean letting her cry when she needs attention but doing things in a way that gives her less attention than she would expect in the daytime (e.g. try and keep the lights off for instance.) You can also try and make her nap a little less in the afternoon time as this will naturally tire her out more during the night time and help her sleep better. Here are some very effective tips on helping your baby sleep far better. Did you know that for a lot of adults with persistent sleep problems stem from the early development years of a child’s life? Hence it is important for your child to associate sleep with a sense of restfulness and peace – and you can help create those conditions. Here are the tips that you can use to induce far better sleep for your baby:
• When your baby naps in the day time use a well lit area – this will help keep the naps shorter and may encourage him to sleep better at nights. • Feed your baby more during the day – this will help him meet his needs during the night so that he is likely to sleep better.
• Carry your baby more, particularly in the evenings as this keeps him relaxed which is likely to lead to a more restless transition to sleep.
• Remain flexible – if the sleep routine you are trying does not seem to be working then do not be afraid to try something new. Be alert too – where do you notice your baby sleeping well? If there is a “special place” then try and make that her sleeping place.
• Try and ensure your baby has a pleasant day – as odd as it may sound, the more peaceful your baby’s day the greater the chance that your baby will also enjoy a good night’s sleep. Some research shows that babies that are held more during the day sleep better at night – is there any way you can work this into your daily routine? • Depending on the baby, sometimes a warm bath and massage can lull babies into sleep at night. You do need to see if this is right for her as this method can actually make some babies more stimulated. Trial and error is the way to find out.
• A blend of soothing stimuli can help your baby sleep better too. For instance after a warm bath and massage, hugging your baby and then breastfeeding her is very soothing and can help bring the onset of sleep.
• What your baby wears during sleep can also be a factor – babies in the early months are known to prefer sleeping slightly tighter (snugly wrapped in a nice baby blanket). If your baby is prone to allergies it may irritate her more during the night – when this is the case remember to use pure cotton sleepwear.
• Try and minimise the chances for physical discomforts. Things such as having a peaceful and quiet environment, ensuring that her diapers are dry and comfortable and making sure that the air is free or irritants are very important.
• The room temperature can also have a significant impact on your baby’s sleep. Apart from ensuring that the bed is suitably warm the best temperature for sleep is 70 degrees with a 50% humidity. You also need to decide exactly where your baby should be sleeping. Some parents insist that your baby sleep in his own crib in his own room. Still other parents want their baby in their bedroom. Neither is right or wrong and there are advantages to both. If your baby sleeps in her room you will likely get more rest for yourself since you won’t be disturbed by the snufflings and other sleeping noises that newborn babies make. Your baby may wake less often if she is in her own room but this is not always the case. If your baby is sleeping in the same room as you are, you might find it less disturbing and easy to be able to attend to your baby’s needs right there. If you not only have your baby in the same room as you but also in the same bed, you should be aware of some of the dangers of sleeping in the same bed together. Baby experts are completely divided over the issue of sharing the same bed with your baby. You will have to research the safety versus the emotional issues and decide for yourself if you are going to be bringing your baby into bed with you. You will likely need more sleep than your new baby. New babies most often are not able to sleep through the night until they have at least doubled their weight. This usually happens when your baby is between four and five months old. The following table shows the amount of sleep that babies should be getting. Keep in mind that this is just a guideline and don’t be discouraged if your baby doesn’t fall within the norm. Baby’s Age (Days) Hours Sleep Per Day (including naps)
1-15 days 16-22
3 weeks 16-18
6 weeks 15-16
4-6 months 14-16
9 months 13-16
1 year 12-15
Once you have decided how you are going to handle where your baby sleeps and just how much sleep the charts say she should have, you will want to think about getting into some sort of a routine whether or not she is going to sleep any better because of it or not. A sleep routine can be a soothing and comforting part of your baby’s night time ritual. It is a way for you and your family to incorporate sleep into the daily routine without it becoming a battle of mind over baby. As your baby grows she will understand that bedtime comes after bath time and may start to settle down if she is comforted by the bedtime routine.
If you cuddle your baby, lay down with him, or sing to him one more time after you have put him to bed, he will come to expect that anytime he isn’t ready for sleep all he has to do is fuss and the pleasure of being rocked will be his again. You are not trying to play a game of control with him or deny him your affection after he has been put into bed. After all, it’s normal for him to want to be with you. What you are trying to do is make him understand that after the bedtime routine is complete, it is time to sleep.
A quick note on nighttime feedings, which will be further discussed in the Milk to Solids chapter. If you are feeding your baby during the night you won’t be able to establish that bedtime routine. If your baby needs to have a feeding at night you may have to delay a good sleeping pattern until he is ready to stop feeding during the night. Most babies stop feeding during the night around five to six months. Next we have to discuss the hotly debated topic of the baby’s sleeping position. It is worth seeing your family doctor for advice on this as there seems to be no one agreement for what a baby’s sleep position should be. Initially, it was thought that placing a baby on her stomach was the best position as it was thought to prevent aspiration (which is when food is sucked into the windpipe). Recent studies seem to now indicate that the back is a better position as it is thought to reduce the chances of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). In addition, an infant placed on her back is also able to breathe better. Again, it is worth visiting your family doctor or paediatrician for further discussion of this matter.
It’s also recommended that you refrain from placing your baby on soft bedding items such as pillows and quilts. The reason is that her breathing passage may become obstructed if her face is deep into a pillow or quilt – the safest thing to do is use a good brand of crib and check that the mattress is firm. There are further issues that could be covered under the “sleep” topic but over time you will derive your own nighttime rules and routines by trial and error. As your baby grows older you will find that his sleep patterns are constantly changing. What you will have established with the use of baths and lullabies are certain characteristics that can be adapted to whatever nighttime routine you come up with to fit to your baby’s age and needs. With a lot of patience and love you will able to make it through the ever-changing world of baby’s sleep.
