Infant Software -- The Big Picture

Following a surprising number of inquiries, SuperKids has embarked on a review of software designed for the very, very young. Does it make sense to think of educational activities for children so young? Research seems to indicate that it does. But what of the software? Here's a quick look at the first three we have evaluated.

• JumpStart Baby [for ages 9 to 24 mos] from Knowledge Adventure offers baby an opportunity to play with and learn from the computer, clicking the mouse or tapping the keyboard to generate responses.

• Reader Rabbit's Playtime for Baby [for ages 9 to 24 mos] from The Learning Company introduces infants to the computer through a set of engaging activities with their parents. An interactive storybook, a kaleidoscope, musical activites, and colors and patterns are representative.

• Sesame Street Baby & Me [for ages 1 to 3] from Creative Wonders offers a variety of amusing activities that mirror those experienced in a play-school setting. Songs, movement games, animal sounds, letters, numbers, shapes and more are presented by favorite Sesame Street characters. Works more specifically on teaching use of the mouse and keyboard.

Can't find one that meet your needs? Check out other Early Learning programs SuperKids has reviewed.

SuperKids Ratings
Title Publisher	Education Value	Kid Appeal	Ease of Use	Buyers Guide (Price Survey)
JumpStart Baby     Knowledge Adventure	3.5	3.5	4.5	PC / Mac
Reader Rabbit Playtime for Baby     The Learning Company	4.0	3.5	5.0	PC / Mac
Sesame Street Baby & Me     Creative Wonders	4.0	4.0	4.5	PC / Mac
Reviews of Programs for Toddlers

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