Babyfirst dish network

American TV channel

BabyFirst is an American TV channel that produces and distributes content for babies from 0-3 years^[1] and their parents through television, the internet, and mobile applications. The channel is owned by First Media.^[2] The content is intended to develop an infant's skills, such as color recognition, counting and vocabulary.

The network is based in Los Angeles, California and is available in over 120 million homes in 33 countries and in 13 languages.^[3][4]

History[edit]

Origins[edit]

BabyFirst was founded in 2004^[5] by Guy Oranim and Sharon Rechter.^[6][7][8] The network was launched on 11 May 2006 on DirecTV and made available through EchoStar's Dish Network in June 2006.^[9][10] The network is based in Los Angeles and was initially funded by Regency Enterprises, Kardan and Bellco Capital.^[11][12] BabyFirst was controversial as the first 24-hour channel for children six months to three years in age,^[12][13] but it was popular among parents^[14][15][16] and grew quickly.^[9]

Distribution expansion[edit]

In the 2000s, the Federal Trade Commission responded to a complaint by the Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood alleging that BabyFirst's advertising that it helped babies develop skills was misleading. The FTC did not impose any sanctions.^[9][17]

By 2008, it was broadcasting in ten territories in the Asia Pacific, such as China and Korea.^[18] In October 2008, SingTel started distributing BabyFirst to the Singapore audience.^[19] It was also being broadcast in Africa and Latin America.^[9] In May 2008, it signed a distribution agreement with Time Warner Cable.^[9][20][21] In 2009, HBO Asia became the exclusive distributor for BabyFirst in Asia.^[22]

In 2011, the network obtained agreements to distribute BabyFirst in the United Kingdom through the BSkyB satellite network as well as in Mexico through Sky Mexico and Cablevision.^[23] A French version was introduced with CanalSat in 2011.^[5] In late 2011, it had arranged broadcasting agreements throughout Europe,^[24] the Middle East,^[23][24] and Canada.^[25]

A bilingual Latin and English channel, BabyFirst Americas, was launched with Comcast in 2012.^[26][27] A premium BabyFirst YouTube channel was introduced in June 2013.^[6]

Recent history[edit]

In 2013, former ABC Network President Steven McPherson^[6] and Rich Frank, the former chairman of Disney Channel^[28] became investors and board members as the company worked to develop new content and improve advertising revenues.^[28] In May 2014, BabyFirst and AT&T U-verse released a co-developed second-screen app for mobile devices for children to interact with the television programming through tablets or smartphones.^[29]

Programming[edit]

BabyFirst's television channel provides 24-hour programming for babies.^[30] About 90 percent of the 90 shows BabyFirst produces are original content created at its studios.^[12][31] Acquired programs include Mio Mao, Ready Dress Go, Squeak!, Tec the Tractor, and Suzy's Zoo. The format of the network limits each of the network's presentations to three to five minutes of length that are either live-action or animated.^[13][31]

Current programming[edit]

Original programming[edit]

• 1, 2, 3 Race!
• ABC Galaxy
• Albert & Junior
• Baby DIY
• Baby Maze
• Baby U
• Black And White
• Bloop & Loop
• Bonnie Bear
• Carousel Dreams
• Color Crew
• Color Symphony
• Clay World
• Fred And Fiona
• GooGoo
• GooGoo And GaaGaa
• Harry And Larry: Pros Who Help!
• Harry The Bunny
• Hide And Seek
• Joey's Toy Box
• Kaleidoscope
• Lalaoopsy
• Li'l Vinnie's Art
• Lullabies
• My Animal Friends With Robi
• Magic Tunnels
• My Color Friends
• My Play Pals
• My Pop-Up Book
• Numbers Around The Globe
• Number Time
• Peekaboo, I See You!
• Picture Pad
• Pixies
• Playtime With Al
• Rainbow Horse
• Ready, Dress, Go!
• Safari Scrapbook
• Sandman
• Scuba Dots
• Shapes School
• Swing And Sing
• Tinosaurs
• The Yoyo & Peanut Show
• Tell Me A Story
• The Notekins
• Tillie Knock Knock
• The Numbers Farm
• VocabuLarry
• Wonder Box
• Widget and his Wonder Machine

Acquired Programming[edit]

Current Programming Blocks[edit]

• Rise And Shine
• BabyFirst Club
• Baby First Favorites
• Developmental Programs For Baby
• Mama & Me: Tot School
• Mama & Me: Fun Time
• Mama & Me: Sing Along
• BabyFirst After Hours
• BabyFirst Bedtime
• Baby's Best
• Early Bloomers
• Breakfast Club
• Super Duper Saturday
• Art And Music

The New York Times described the content as "decidedly unhurried," making extensive use of bright colors and upbeat music.^[13] Programming development is guided by child psychology experts and is designed to encourage a child's skills development, such as counting, vocabulary and color recognition.^{[6][12][24][32]} The BabyFirst logo in the corner changes colors to indicate the skills a segment is intended to develop. Late-night programming is intended to lull viewers to sleep.^[13]

There are also 41 BabyFirst apps for mobile devices.^[31] An app available to AT&T U-verse viewers allows children to draw on a mobile device and have the drawing appear on the television screen.^[29]

Some experts argue that exposing children to television at such an early age is taking technology too far or that parents are using BabyFirst as a digital babysitter. Parents, in turn, refute that argument, claiming that experts have lost touch with the realities of raising a child.^[33] BabyFirst suggests the programming is intended to be watched by parents and their children together in an interactive way.^[34]

References[edit]

External links[edit]

Baby First (BABY1): DISH Channel Number 823

BabyFirstTV is the nation's only TV network made just for babies, toddlers and parents. Developed by educational experts, BabyFirstTV programming offers an inspiring journey filled with numbers, animals, colors, music and more. Plus, it's completely commercial-free! Some of the top shows and movies currently on Baby First (BABY1) include: Developmental Programs for Baby, Baby First Club, Nighttime Programs for Baby, Breakfast Club, Baby First Favorite, Art & Music, Preschool Basics, Early Bloomers, Mama & Me: Sing Along, Mama & Me: Tot School, Baby First Bedtime, The Notekins, Family Fun Time, Larry & Friends, Hola Bebe, Squeak!, Color Crew New Adventures, Hide & Seek and Peekaboo, Tillie Knock Knock & VocabuLARRY, Mama & Me: Fun Time, Harry the Bunny & Rainbow Horse, Tec.

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BabyFirst is a TV channel that produces and distributes content for babies through television, the internet, and mobile applications. The channel is owned by First Media.^[1] The content is targeted at babies to preschoolers from 0-3, such as color recognition, counting and vocabulary. There are about 90 BabyFirst TV shows and 41 apps for mobile devices. As of 2014, the network is distributed to 81 million homes.

It was founded in 2004 by Guy Oranim and Sharon Rechter. Its first broadcast was in 2006. It was founded by Regency Enterprises, Kardan, and Bellco Capital. Distribution expanded through agreements with the Echostar Dish Network, Comcast, AT&T U-verse and others. It also developed a premium BabyFirst YouTube channel, and mobile apps. One app developed with AT&T U-verse allows babies to interact with the television programming by drawing on a mobile device.

History

Origins

BabyFirst was founded in 2004 by Guy Oranim and Sharon Rechter. The network was launched on May 11, 2006 on DirecTV and was later made available through EchoStar's Dish Network that June. The BabyFirst network is based in Los Angeles and was initially funded by Regency Enterprises (a Hollywood movie studio), Kardan (a holding company) and Bellco Capital (a private fund). BabyFirst was controversial when it was introduced, because it was the first 24-hour channel for children six months to three years in age. However, the channel was popular among parents and grew quickly.

Distribution expansion

In 2011, BabyFirst obtained agreements to distribute the channel in the United Kingdom through the BSkyB satellite network as well as in Mexico through Sky Mexico and Cablevision. A French version was introduced with CanalSat in 2011. By the end of 2011, it had arranged broadcasting agreements throughout Europe, the Middle East and Canada among others.

BabyFirst also started broadcasting in ten territories in the Asia Pacific, such as China and Korea. In October 2008, SingTel started distributing the channel to the Singapore audience. It was also being broadcast in Africa and Latin America. In May 2008, it signed a distribution agreement with Time Warner Cable. In 2009, HBO Asia became the exclusive distributor for the channel in Asia. A bilingual Latin/English channel, BabyFirst Americas, was launched with Comcast in 2012. A premium BabyFirst YouTube channel was introduced in June 2013.

In the early 2000s, the Federal Trade Commission responded to a complaint by the Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood alleging that BabyFirst's advertising that it helped babies develop skills was misleading. The FTC did not impose any sanctions. As of 2014, it has 81 million viewers and is broadcast in over 100 territories, in thirteen languages.

Recent History

In 2013, former ABC Network President Steven McPherson and Rich Frank, the former chairman of Disney Channel became investors and board members as the company worked to develop new content and improve advertising revenues. In May 2014, BabyFirst and AT&T U-verse released a co-developed second-screen app for mobile devices that allows children to interact with the television programming through tablets or smartphones.

Programming

Main article: List of programs broadcast by BabyFirst

BabyFirst's television channel provides 24-hour programming for babies. About 90 percent of the 90 shows BabyFirst produces are original content created at BabyFirst's studios. Acquired programs include Shape A Majigs, Mio Mao, Musti, Ready Dress Go, Squeak!, Tec the Tractor, To The Garden!, Fred and Fiona, Suzy's Zoo, Color Crew, Rainbow Horse, and Wonder Box. The format of the network limits each of the network's presentations to three to five minutes of length that are either live-action or animated.

The New York Times described the content as "decidedly unhurried" and said it makes extensive use of bright colors and upbeat music. Programming development is guided by child psychology experts and is designed to encourage a child's skills development, such as counting, vocabulary and color recognition. The BabyFirst logo in the corner changes colors to indicate the skills a segment is intended to develop. Late-night programming is intended to lull viewers to sleep.

There are also 41 BabyFirst apps for mobile devices. An app available to AT&T U-verse viewers allows children to draw on a mobile device and have the drawing appear on the television screen.

Some experts argue that exposing children to television at such an early age is taking technology too far or that parents are using BabyFirst as a digital babysitter. Parents in-turn refute that argument, claiming that experts have lost touch with the realities of raising a child. BabyFirst suggests the programming is intended to be watched by parents and their children together in an interactive way. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against exposing children under the age of two to television, while a 2003 study by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that most children under two years of age are already watching TV. According to The Washington Post, very little is known about whether young children watching television has a negative or positive effect on them.

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Baby TV on DISH Network - Channel 824The BabyTV is a television channel for infants, toddlers, and parents available on DISH Network. Its 9 themes are based on essential milestones in childhood development with expert input, covering all early learning and developmental skills for toddlers.

Also, is it OK to have TV on around baby? A: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under the age of two should not watch any television. Because infants have a difficult time differentiating between sounds, TV background noise is particularly detrimental to language development.

In respect to this, what channel is Baby TV on Freeview?

On 1 October 2012, BabyTV was launched via mio TV channel 244 and it will be the first to launch the channel in HDTV 16:9 Format.

Does Netflix Have Baby First TV?

BabyFirst is a worldwide media company focused on millennial moms & kids, As the world's leading 24/7 linear TV channel, we are available in 120 million homes, in 33 countries and in 13 languages on TimeWarner,DirectTV, ComCast and all the leading OTT players such as Netflix, AppleTV, Hulu+ and more.