What shows would you recommend for toddlers?

I've been bothered

Consider that you are not a toddler.

Consider that you are not an expert in child psychology.

Nor preschool educator.

Most of what we are conditioned to think about TV is we are moral failures to let our children watch it.

My understanding, for I am not an expert in those things either, is that toddlers and children learn slowly over years. And it's not TV that makes crappy adults.

Good luck.

Trash Truck[1] show on Netflix is pretty good and calm. I feel super relaxed when watching it with my kids.

[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trash_Truck_(TV_series)

> Would love to hear what the parents in this community think.

I don't know if this is easy, popular, or the best approach, but for a young child, I would consider picking a cutoff year that you're comfortable with and going with kids shows that were popular before that time period.

The advantage of this strategy is that these shows are a bit more time-tested, were built in a Hollywood that was not as focused on building sequels and franchises quite as much, not burdened with modern political complications (yes, kids shows in current year can be overly political), and arguably focused a bit more on universal positive life lessons.

When they get a little older and more independent I think becomes more of a challenge on how to proceed.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluey_(2018_TV_series)

Czech animated cartoon Krtek (Mole) would be fine I believe

My kid likes to watch videos of garbage trucks driving around and picking up trash cans. Also, he likes the evening news. YMMV

My kid loved Dora the Explorer. It asks kids to engage with it, so it feel like a more active experience than a show that's meant only to be watched. I used to watch it with her and we'd shout at the TV and jump around and even then it doesn't have that frenetic energy of a lot of other modern shows.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peep_and_the_Big_Wide_World

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocoyo

I'm not a parent, but if you're able to get your hands on some older PBS/Nick Jr. shows like:

*Clifford the Big Red Dog

*Sagwa the Chinese Cat

*Dragon Tales

*Arthur

*Franklin the Turtle

*Little Bear

*Thomas the Tank Engine

I have the same feelings as you -- most children shows are a bit ... much. Tumble Leaf is a good one. Slow pacing. Other good ones are Puppy Dog Pals, and Bluey (very short episodes). Also, the old VeggieTales episodes are always good, like Rumor Weed or Fib from Outer Space.

Pingu is quite good, and Plonsters too. I think both of them are available on YouTube.

Another vote for Bluey: it is a silly, wonderful, beautiful show for both kids and parents.

Daniel Tiger is decent. It teaches kids a bit of EQ, which I think is pretty cool.

"Rocky and Bullwinkle"

The puns can help cause lifelong joy in playing with language.

Baby Einstein and Wiggles might work.

Let them play with other children of their age. Television and the majority of movies are just brainwashing.

the A-team series from the 80s

yo gabba gabba