Question for those with kids...

Marathon · 03-06-2006, 04:13 PM

What movies do they watch, or did they, around 2 1/2 years old? My little girl is exactly 30 months old, and just watched her first movie - Cindrerella. She doesn't watch much tv at all, but once in a while it would be nice to let her kick back and watch something that won't be too intense. We watched part of Nemo once, but the sharks scared the crap out of her (literally, I think), and we have Bambi but my wife seems to think seeing the mom die is a little much for her. So what were your kids' favorites?

Larry_OHF · 03-06-2006, 04:27 PM

My daughter likes Anastasia because it has a dog in it, and Lady and the Tramp for the same reasons.

The new Barbie Fairytopia and the others of Barbie where its a remake of Repunzel, Princess and the Pauper, etc. are very "child" friendly.

She also loves Veggie Tales.

I cannot think of any others right now.

pritchke · 03-06-2006, 04:28 PM

There must be movies from Disney that are not so intense.

The Aristocats
Lady and the Tramp

I would recomend the below but if I remember it is intense and may be like bambi in that regard.
Fox and the Hound (I believe I cried at this one as a toddler so might be to similar to bambi)

[ 03-06-2006, 06:12 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

Bungleau · 03-06-2006, 05:04 PM

Get set for Ariel... the little mermaid will soon overtake your house

We held off on many movies with my daughter back then. Since her brother came along, our standards have dropped dramatically

Most Disney movies, if you think about it, are very dark. Someone's parent usually dies... the bad guys are very evil... the good guys may not make it... it's really a formula.

Lilo and Stitch was a pretty good one too... not overly bad on the bad things.

wellard · 03-07-2006, 06:15 AM

The wiggles or hi5

These guys provide children’s music / movies of an extremely high standard. They might be hard to get in the USA though.

USA stuff I find hit and miss, but the "bear in the big blue house" or the eternal "sesame street" videos are world class.

Movies in the classic sense I would leave till 3 1/2 years IMO but of course every child / parent is unique

Larry_OHF · 03-07-2006, 08:23 AM

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The wiggles: These guys provide children’s music / movies of an extremely high standard. They might be hard to get in the USA though.

Good news, bloke! The Wiggles are on Disney Channel every day, which can be had in my area on the basic $6.00 cable bill. Also, the Koala Brothers are another Aussie hit with children.

Cloudbringer · 03-07-2006, 08:30 AM

I've got friends with little ones about that age and they go with all the things mentioned above. We totally entranced our friends 3 yr old with two Frosty the snowman videos last Christmas.

Go Veggie Tales! Great suggestion, Larry! Several people I know let their youngsters watch them, we even rented one of the movies when we had company and it's pretty entertaining stuff.

Bungleau · 03-07-2006, 09:59 AM

Scope out the garage sales... you might be amazed at the videos you can find in there.

And Wellard, the Wiggles are definitely available over here... firmly and solidly entrenched in the Disney machine. There is no escape... resistance is futile... you will be terminated... terminated... terminated...

Good point on holding the movies back a little. Both Ariel and Lilo & Stitch also have TV shows... we've had those taped for a long, long time. Dora the Explorer too... Hablamos espanol aqui...

As for Veggie Tales... Silly songs with Larry. What else do you need to know?

Nightwing · 03-07-2006, 10:31 AM

Veggie tales for sure. At 30 months a lot of kids don't have the attention span to site through a whole movie. Veggie tales even has cds you can buy so you can sing the songs in the car. Show tunes anyone?

pritchke · 03-07-2006, 10:40 AM

The Backyardigans is a fun cartoon with lots of fun songs and are now avaliable on DVD. Believe it or not I like watching this one. It is about these animal kids who convert there backyard into all sorts of things with there imagination and each show offers something new.

[ 03-07-2006, 10:43 AM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

03-06-2006, 04:27 PM	#2
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	My daughter likes Anastasia because it has a dog in it, and Lady and the Tramp for the same reasons. The new Barbie Fairytopia and the others of Barbie where its a remake of Repunzel, Princess and the Pauper, etc. are very "child" friendly. She also loves Veggie Tales. I cannot think of any others right now. __________________

03-06-2006, 05:04 PM	#4
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Get set for Ariel... the little mermaid will soon overtake your house We held off on many movies with my daughter back then. Since her brother came along, our standards have dropped dramatically Most Disney movies, if you think about it, are very dark. Someone's parent usually dies... the bad guys are very evil... the good guys may not make it... it's really a formula. Lilo and Stitch was a pretty good one too... not overly bad on the bad things. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

03-07-2006, 06:15 AM	#5
wellard Dracolisk Join Date: November 1, 2002 Location: Australia ..... G\'day! Posts: 6,123	The wiggles or hi5 These guys provide children’s music / movies of an extremely high standard. They might be hard to get in the USA though. USA stuff I find hit and miss, but the "bear in the big blue house" or the eternal "sesame street" videos are world class. Movies in the classic sense I would leave till 3 1/2 years IMO but of course every child / parent is unique __________________ fossils - natures way of laughing at creationists for over 3 billion years

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Cloudbringer Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 19,737	I've got friends with little ones about that age and they go with all the things mentioned above. We totally entranced our friends 3 yr old with two Frosty the snowman videos last Christmas. Go Veggie Tales! Great suggestion, Larry! Several people I know let their youngsters watch them, we even rented one of the movies when we had company and it's pretty entertaining stuff. __________________ "Don't take life for granted." Animal (may he rest in peace)

03-07-2006, 09:59 AM	#8
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Scope out the garage sales... you might be amazed at the videos you can find in there. And Wellard, the Wiggles are definitely available over here... firmly and solidly entrenched in the Disney machine. There is no escape... resistance is futile... you will be terminated... terminated... terminated... Good point on holding the movies back a little. Both Ariel and Lilo & Stitch also have TV shows... we've had those taped for a long, long time. Dora the Explorer too... Hablamos espanol aqui... As for Veggie Tales... Silly songs with Larry. What else do you need to know? __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

03-06-2006, 04:13 PM	#1
Marathon Elminster Join Date: December 10, 2003 Location: OP, KS Age: 51 Posts: 489	What movies do they watch, or did they, around 2 1/2 years old? My little girl is exactly 30 months old, and just watched her first movie - Cindrerella. She doesn't watch much tv at all, but once in a while it would be nice to let her kick back and watch something that won't be too intense. We watched part of Nemo once, but the sharks scared the crap out of her (literally, I think), and we have Bambi but my wife seems to think seeing the mom die is a little much for her. So what were your kids' favorites?

03-06-2006, 04:28 PM	#3
pritchke Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: Calgary, AB Age: 50 Posts: 3,491	There must be movies from Disney that are not so intense. The Aristocats Lady and the Tramp I would recomend the below but if I remember it is intense and may be like bambi in that regard. Fox and the Hound (I believe I cried at this one as a toddler so might be to similar to bambi) [ 03-06-2006, 06:12 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

03-07-2006, 10:31 AM	#9
Nightwing Baaz Draconian Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: Neb. Age: 60 Posts: 725	Veggie tales for sure. At 30 months a lot of kids don't have the attention span to site through a whole movie. Veggie tales even has cds you can buy so you can sing the songs in the car. Show tunes anyone? __________________ HoHo What!

03-07-2006, 10:40 AM	#10
pritchke Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: Calgary, AB Age: 50 Posts: 3,491	The Backyardigans is a fun cartoon with lots of fun songs and are now avaliable on DVD. Believe it or not I like watching this one. It is about these animal kids who convert there backyard into all sorts of things with there imagination and each show offers something new. [ 03-07-2006, 10:43 AM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

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