CoComelon Lane

The original Cocomelon (which I never watched) was incredibly hated by people that when Cocomelon Lane came out I KNEW I had to watch and review it. And I couldn't make it through the first few episodes because the songs are annoying and everything else is boring. The parents in the show feel more like props than setups, there are too many bright colors, and there is not a single character in the show. "HEY YOU! IT'S A SHOW FOR BABIES! OF COURSE THE CHARACTERS ARE GONNA BE ANNOYING. THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE GOOD EXAMPLES FOR LITTLE KIDS" I don't not care. An annoying person is an annoying person, no matter who the show is for. In conclusion, if you have kids, I guess you can let them watch it, but there are much better shows out there.

This is pretty much brainrot for toddlers. Tom and Jerry is way better, and there are some cartoon-style movies based on it, such as Tom and Jerry: The Movie (the one from 1992, the new one sucks). The problem with Cocomelon, is that it does not add anything. Tom and Jerry was, and still is, very entertaining. A lot of the topics that are talked about in Cocomelon content are not meant for toddlers.

My 4-month-old likes all the colors and songs from this show when she hangs out on her mat or in her bouncy chair. I didn't like the original Cocomelon because it was way too repetitive with the songs and the lyrics were poorly constructed lost so the time, but this was so much better. Catchy songs, but the show isn't just music. The kids learn new things and have new experiences each episode. The songs are different depending on the episode's content and it highlights the fun of imagination and creativity, showcases diversity and representation, and the acknowledgement and importance of different emotions and how to manage them.

I could not stand Cocomelon and would dread when my toddlers wanted to watch it. I never bought them anything Cocomelon and actually steered them away. This show is such a turn around. It's cute! It teaches them about feelings and going to things that kids are scared of like the dentist. They got rid of the circus music and did a great job with changing up the classic nursery rhymes. I imagine people are giving bad reviews based on the two dads but honestly, it's what these kids are going to see these days. It's well diverse and does a great job with other cultures. JJ is no longer the main character and you get to see how different families do thing. I now ask if my kids want to watch this.

I have no idea why this has such low reviews. Well actually, I can guess. Some people are offended by the mere existence of a kid who has two dads. Don't be worried - there is no overt "agenda." This show is literally about kiddos who learn to deal with real-life things. Giving presents, eating spaghetti, going potty, and being patient. Braving swim lessons, trying on new shoes, going to the dentist, getting a hair cut, and dealing with disappointment. The songs are wonderful (I often get them stuck in my head). No joke, my 3yo learned how to twirl spaghetti after watching the food adventure episode just once! I'm really impressed and it's fun to see the Cocomelon gang age up with our kids.