Babies have a short attention span, but are like a huge sponge. The trick is giving them the right material that keeps them interested and is at their level. I like the idea of reading to them at a young age. Board Books and pop up books are great for exposing them to Chinese.

This series of DVD's are very popular for teaching Babies and Toddlers Chinese. Baby Learns Chinese, DVD, Level 1,2,3 & Flashcards Bundle and Baby Learns Chinese, DVD, Level 4,5,6 & Flashcards Bundle (green). They use a full immersion style of teaching Chinese. What I like is they also include Flash Cards so a parent is involved in the Teaching of Chinese to their kids. I am a big proponent of having parental involvement/interaction with children.

A longer article with Learning Chinese Tips for Babies and Toddlers

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