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I recently had the chance to view a copy of the Copy-Kids DVD with my (almost) 3yo son, Gavin. It was totally not what I expected, but everything that the you’d expect based on the title. I’m not sure what I thought it was going to be, but we really enjoyed it. Basically, there are short clips of various little kids eating different fruits and veggies.
The DVD features 12 — 7 minute chapters, one for each of twelve fruits & veggies: Apples – Avocado – Banana – Bell Pepper – Blueberries – Broccoli – Carrots – Cucumber – Orange – Raspberries – Strawberries – Tomato. I loved that the video started with the veggies, it’s hard enough to get veggies in my kids..especially following a sweet fruit! I let my son pick what we watched and for how long. He picked broccoli first. The boy loves his broccoli!
The kids in the segments are super funny and are really enjoying what they are eating. My son not only commented on the produce but also on the kids. By the end of the dvd, he had his “friends” and the ones that he didn’t like as much. It was a total learning experience for him, from talking about differences in people to seeing different fruits and veggies.
Copy-Kids launched in January 2012 and is meant for children ages 6 months to 5 years old. It runs for about 115 minutes. Children learn from watching other children do something, so this video has captured the essence of this by showing our kids how enjoyable a variety of foods can be. I also loved that there was a variety in how each veggie/fruit was eaten. Some kids had cooked broccoli, some ate a whole head of broccoli from the top, some from the bottom, and some were cut up. I LOVED this aspect of the video.
Dr. Jay Gordon provides some commentary on child nutrition on the dvd as well. Dr. Jay Gordon is a renowned author and pediatrician!
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Disclaimer: I received a copy of the video for review purposes. All opinions are my own.
I have never heard of this but I’m going to have to check it out for my little guy! Thanks for sharing a great resource!
What a fun DVD! I think my son would love this!
This concept is so true. My daughter’s preschool teacher told me that she loves salad. I looked at her in shock because I can’t get her to eat any type of lettuce at home, ranch dressing or not. Her teacher said usually it just takes a few students to start eating it and the other do too. I was impressed!
I will do anything to get my child to eat her veggies and fruits. She did surprise me yesterday though. She reached in my salad bowel and pulled out some lettuce and ate it. Maybe it had to do with her wanting to copy me? I think I need this DVD for her. Thanks for the review.
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Always looking for fun ways to get my youngest to eat veggies!! This looks like a fun way to go…
Cute and very creative! I’m sure children will enjoy and learn more about veggies!
Great inspiring post on this new DVD for kids! I know my children will love it! Thanks for sharing!
Super cute and I love the YouTube video
Haha, what a cute dvd.
Funny & cute for kids! My children will love this! Thanks!
What a fun way to get the little ones to eat their veggies!
this would be something my child would love
This looks like a dvd my preschoolers would like!
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I need to get this DVD for my son
Neat concept! I’m sure it would work well for very visual children.
every kid needs to have this DVD!!! chicken nuggets and fries should be a once-a-month treat, not a several-times-a-week meal. This would help! Going to get one for my grandchildren.
Supercool idea! They need to make one for Brussels sprouts!
What anexciting way to interest kids in different foods! My granddaughter is a very picky eater & this might just help.
Perfect way to introduce new food to young children!
Great idea, my kids need this.
This is a good way to introduce children to eating healthy.
This is an interesting idea- seems like a no brainer.
I love the idea – b/c getting my family to eat healthy is important to me
love the dvd. Fun way to get the kids to try the healthier foods
I love the idea of them learning good eating habits from watching other children!
Great idea! I think my kids would have to watch broccoli!
This is a really interesting concept. Not sure how well it works though.
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What a clever idea!
Perfect way to introduce new food to young children!
Very cool!!! Will have to check it out!