Why is it so important that I play with my baby?

Play with parents is important in preparing your baby for the social world. The amount of time that parents spend focusing on some playful learning activity with their child will have an influence on the child's language development. The child's expertise and confidence will grow as problem-solving activities are shared with an adult.

Will my baby become a television addict if they use V.Smile Baby?

V.Smile Baby is all about parental interaction and we do not advocate leaving babies alone in front of the television. The system encourages parent and child interaction and can help parents understand how children play. These days the TV is part of everyday life and with evolving interactive educational technologies it is natural that children are exposed to these innovations With V.Smile Baby, the TV is simply a tool utilized to help baby interact with the activities.

Is my 9 month old baby going to be too young to benefit from V.Smile Baby?

Between the ages of 8 - 12 months there is demonstration of intentional behaviour. The baby is now clearly intending to have an effect on his/her world. Even to the extent of combining two schemes to get what she/he wants e.g. knocking a pillow away to reach a toy or hitting a mobile by accident and then waving arms around to make the mobile move again. At this stage baby is beginning to understand causal connections and it is therefore the prime age to use V.Smile Baby.

How will the sing - along songs, melodies and word repetition help my baby develop?

As early as 6 months babies listen to melodies and recognize patterns. Also, real singing can facilitate learning and the introduction of new words improves language skills.

How will the activity panel help my baby develop?

The big buttons on the activity panel allow baby to interact with the TV and direct their own learning experience. Younger babies (approx. 12 months) will start to try out new ways of playing with or manipulating objects. They will become more active and demonstrate a more purposeful and experimental way of interacting with the world. As baby develops (approx. 18 months onwards) they begin to use symbols to represent objects or events. They begin to understand that the symbol is separate from the object. The combination of the activity panel and the activities on screen cater for these changes as baby develops by increasing the level of discovery and exploration within the activities.

Is V.Smile Baby complicated to set up?

No it's very easy, all you have to do is plug it into the TV and play! The infra-red wireless connection between the Unit and the Activity Panel means you don't have to worry about wires getting in the way either.

How much use will my baby and I get out of V.Smile Baby?

With V.Smile Baby you and your baby will get hours of fun learning for up to 2 years! With three modes of play you can rest assured that your baby's development needs will be met from 9 months to 36 months.

The activities are specifically designed to challenge your baby in each mode of play and with Development Programmes, including Baby Pooh and Baby Einstein, you and your baby will never get bored with the system!

How is V.Smile Baby different from a development DVD or TV programme?

Development DVD's and TV programmes are passive which means baby is simply watching the screen. With V.Smile Baby, baby must interact with the activities on the screen for the system to work. Baby is encouraged to explore and discover the activities, therefore is totally involved in the programme and truly learning.