Babies (TV series)

Babies
Genre
  • Documentary
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1 (2 parts)
No. of episodes12 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerJane Root[1]
Running time49–52 minutes
Original release
ReleaseFebruary 21, 2020 (2020-02-21)

Babies is a 2020 American documentary television series. The premise revolves around 15 families around the world during the first year of the life of their babies.[2][3]

Episodes

Series overview
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
Part 16February 21, 2020 (2020-02-21)
Part 26June 19, 2020 (2020-06-19)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release date [4]
Part 1
11"Love"February 21, 2020 (2020-02-21)
The biology of bonding unravels to reveal how caregiving, social interaction and stress can physically change both parent and newborn.
22"First Food"February 21, 2020 (2020-02-21)
Proving babies truly are what they eat, researchers discuss how breast milk, iron and microbes can enrich, nourish and protect offspring.
33"Crawling"February 21, 2020 (2020-02-21)
From how they grow to how they go, three scientists find out that crawling is much more than just a transitional phase.
44"First Words"February 21, 2020 (2020-02-21)
Experts examine the rhythm and flow of language and explore how babies break down linguistic beats before they know how to speak.
55"Sleep"February 21, 2020 (2020-02-21)
Researchers delve into sleep, a dynamic time for babies, with studies on twitching, apps and naps.
66"First Steps"February 21, 2020 (2020-02-21)
Scientists venture into the ways that walking changes a baby's world and unveil findings on neonatal reflexes, skeletal development and talking.
Part 2
71"What Babies Know"June 19, 2020 (2020-06-19)
Challenging the notion of a blank slate, three studies explore how babies are born with expectations about everyday life.
82"Movement"June 19, 2020 (2020-06-19)
From curiosity to understanding: researchers unveil the surprising ways that infants learn how to anticipate and respond to the movements of others.
93"Senses"June 19, 2020 (2020-06-19)
Several experts make sense of how babies touch, taste and see as they embark on a sensory journey that will shape the rest of their lives.
104"Relationships"June 19, 2020 (2020-06-19)
A coy smile, a puppet show and a pointed finger lead to discoveries in how babies get along with others using humor, morality and shared experiences.
115"Nature and Nurture"June 19, 2020 (2020-06-19)
Resolving the debate of nature versus nurture, three scientists show how genetics and environment work together as infants discover who they are.
126"Toddlers"June 19, 2020 (2020-06-19)
Researchers reveal the social skills that toddlers naturally possess, abilities that ultimately separate humans from all other species.

Release

Part 1 of Babies was released on February 21, 2020, on Netflix.[2] Part 2 was released on June 19, 2020.[4]

References

  1. ^ Harnick, Chris ".Babies First Look: Netflix's New Show Explores the 'Ultimate Mystery' of Child Development" February 6, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Babies' on Netflix, a Documentary Series Blending Cuteness and Science". Decider. 21 February 2020. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
  3. ^ "Babies review – all hail the world's smallest superpowers!". The Guardian. 21 February 2020. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
  4. ^ a b "Babies – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved June 13, 2020.