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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 Apr 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Mar 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 @RT02869875 May 4, 2022 Pseudo science... The "scientist" is super imposing her own theories and drawing false conclusions See more Dec 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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Babies — Part 1

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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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