Experts Rip 'Sesame' TV Aimed at Tiniest Tots
Producers Defend DVDs As Right for Under 2's
By Don Oldenburg
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 21, 2006

How young is too young to park a baby in front of the TV set? The American Academy of Pediatrics's rule has been steadfast: No television under age 2.

Now the venerable educational organization that pioneered "Sesame Street" is lowering that age limit with a new DVD series, "Sesame Beginnings," which targets babies and toddlers from 6 months to 2 years. Due in stores April 4, the videos feature baby versions of "Sesame Street's" most beloved characters -- Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster and Prairie Dawn -- dancing and singing with their Muppet parents and other relatives. the rest