I have to admit that I own more children’s DVDs than I’d like.  Between that infernal Baby E=MC2 collection (you know what I mean) and everything that Pixar ever produced, I’m done with mass-marketed DVDs.

But I’ve got plenty of independently-produced DVDs too, and those are often painful, both to the eyes and the ears.  I’m reluctant to take any more chances on those either.

So I could be considered a children’s DVD skeptic.  At this point, I require proof that a DVD is worth watching before I’ll plunk my kids (and myself) down in front of it.

A Cool Mom Picks feature is pretty definitive proof, in my opinion.  And so, as part of the Parent Bloggers Network campaign for That Baby DVD, I popped it in and settled onto the sofa to enjoy the show.

Lo and behold, I did enjoy it.

Even better, my children didn’t settle onto the sofa beside me.  They twirled and danced right along with the show.

The music is wonderful.  Absolutely wonderful.  I can’t say enough about how much I actually enjoyed listening to it.  You just don’t hear that about children’s DVDs, but in this case, it’s true.

The children are darling.  What really struck me was how natural they were.  They can’t all be Oscar-winning child actors; these kids were really having a genuine good time, no acting required.  That’s one aspect of many children’s DVDs that grates on me - how obviously rehearsed the kids are.

The production is flawless.  Really.  I loved the graphics, the shots, the pacing.  Completely professional.

And my girls - especially the younger one - loved watching and listening and offering comments (especially in the beginning - “Butterflies!  In the tree!  Butterflies!  On my diapers!”).

It’s difficult to find children’s DVDs that are good entertainment for both parents and children.  That Baby DVD has done what is nearly impossible!

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Don’t believe me?  Get one yourself - at 20% off, using coupon code PBN - and give it a whirl.  If you don’t like it, there’s a money back guarantee, no questions asked.  And if the disc ever (next week, next month, next YEAR) gets scratched, return it for a replacement.  These guys really and truly stand behind their product.