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Part 1 – Babies

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Groundbreaking science reveals how infants discover life during their very first year.
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Melinda Houston Sydney Morning Herald 04/14/2020
4/5
The research process is often as interesting as the results. This is also, of course, wall-to-wall adorable babies. Go to Full Review Robyn Bahr The Hollywood Reporter 02/24/2020
Babies disappoints not only because the science is too central to the storytelling, but also because the science presented here takes a Western-centric approach without the producers acknowledging it as such. Go to Full Review Dan Kois Slate 02/24/2020
It's when I watched the researchers interact with their cherubic subjects, though, that I grudgingly gave in to the magic of Babies' scientific method. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 03/24/2020
3/5
Informative infant docuseries is more clinical than cuddly. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Paul C 05/04/2022 Pseudo science... The "scientist" is super imposing her own theories and drawing false conclusions See more 12/18/2021 One of the most disappointing documentaries I have ever seen! I was so bored after watching the first episode that I did not find the courage to watch even one more. I expect documentaries to convey at least some information and support it by some evidence. The information conveyed in the first episode was none. See more Read all reviews
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Jane Root

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 21, 2020 Love Exploring the biology of bonding reveals how caregiving, social interaction and stress can physically change both parents and newborns. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 21, 2020 First Food Proving babies are what they eat, researchers discuss how breast milk, iron and microbes can enrich, nourish and protect them. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 21, 2020 Crawling From how babies grow to how they go, three scientists find out that crawling is much more than just a transitional phase. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 21, 2020 First Words Examining the rhythm and flow of language, experts explore how babies break down linguistic beats before they know how to speak. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 21, 2020 Sleep Researchers dive into sleep, a dynamic time for babies, with studies on twitching, apps and naps. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 21, 2020 First Steps Scientists explore the ways that walking changes a baby's world and unveil findings on neonatal reflexes, skeletal development and talking. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Jane Root
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 21, 2020
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