Parents' Guide to

Little Baby Bum: Music Time

By Fernanda Camargo, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 2+

Songs launch lessons in charming preschool musical.

TV Netflix Kids Musical TV 2023
Little Baby Bum: Music Time TV show poster: Boy, Girl and Sheep pose with musical instruments

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Based on 2 parent reviews

Sho I.
Sho I. Adult
March 13, 2024
age 2+

Learn about music and singing together in this gentle series

Gentle animation, different kinds of kids (shy, loud, excited, curious). Each song has a music-related lesson attached, like tempo, loud/quiet, different instruments, singing together etc. My kid adores these songs and characters. There is also a Chinese song and a Punjabi song.
Benjamin K.
Benjamin K. Parent of 7-year-old
February 23, 2024
age 2+

Teaching music, with love

Our little one loves this show. We even cheer her up by singing one of their catchy jingles (“too-oot-son!” “It’s muuuu-siiiic time!”) Basically, every episode is about a different element of music — rhythm, melody, volume, etc. The nursery rhyme remakes are all great, the characters are all adorable, and the animation is very relaxing (no fast cuts). Highly recommended for little ones!
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What's the Story?

Each episode of LITTLE BABY BUM: MUSIC TIME sees Mia and her friends arrive at school, where they engage in fun activities together until the teacher calls their attention to a "Secret Sound." Kids take turns guessing what object/animal/instrument makes the sound they just heard, encouraging viewer participation. After a few missed turns, they get it right, and the teacher talks about a musical element connecting that sound with the episode's lesson and the music they will learn to sing. Kids ask questions to understand the concept and uncover the social-emotional theme of the episode. When they're ready, they take the stage in a presentation for the parents and the audience.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: (2 ):
Kids say: Not yet rated

Fans of the original YouTube song clips won't be disappointed by this charming musical adaptation, which expands the universe of the characters to a colorful class even parents will want to attend. Little Baby Bum: Music Time features a simple structure narrative that doesn't feel boring, lessons that don't feel lecture-y, and moments of interactivity that truly encourage participation. While it may be better fit for a slightly older audience than the one that follows the brand on the video-sharing platform, younger kids are bound to be engaged by the music clip at the end and want to watch the next. There's a missed opportunity for greater representation of different ethnicities with more human characters in season 1.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the benefits of music and how it makes them feel. Ask them what their favorite songs are and what they feel when they hear them.

  • Children in the show perform a new song every episode. What does it take to prepare a presentation? What are some things you can do to learn a skill?

  • Notice how all characters have different families -- how would you describe a family? What is the most important thing you believe families should have?

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