Wiggles vs Hi-5

kristy-a

my eldest preferred hi 5 but my younger 2 like the wiggles. they hink its funny that mummy knows the songs and can sing along with them, my youngest brother was big on the wiggles when he was younger too

Anonymous

My son is into wiggles, he has to have the dvds on, he won't let me turn it off. I don't find myself dancing around the house but i do find myself humming to the songs especially when i was working. But wiggles is big in my house.

Anonymous

wiggles she enjoys it when watching,sometimes i caught myself singing and dancing too

shucheryl

I have a 11yo girl and 7yo boy - I have gone through the Wiggles and Hi -5 with both of them. They still watch Hi-5 given the chance.

Now that they are older our daughter loves Glee ( I have to monitor the espisodes she watches), also I Carly and the Wizards of Waverly place.

Our son likes most cartoons but really enjoyes anything to do with animals eg Deadly 30, Barneys Barrier Reef ( on 23)

Both love Pixel Face (23)

cricky

Wiggles, Wiggles & more Wiggles.
Both my boys are wiggles mad lol they are 2 yrs and 4 yrs

CAT17

Hey everyone why has no one praised Play School on the ABC? As a retired kindy teacher and now a grandmother of three I still think there is no program more suitable for little ones than it. The whole thing is so well tuned to the appropriate needs of little people. No one is "sleeping"on the job or singing silly songs like the Wiggles and now that they are aging (Jeff is 57) dont you think it is time for them to hang up their wriggles?? Hi5 brought in a younger group when their original group aged. Ofcourse actually going to a rythmn and rhyme session is the best way to sing and dance with your little ones.

CAT17

Hey everyone why has no one praised Play School on the ABC? As a retired kindy teacher and now a grandmother of three I still think there is no program more suitable for little ones than it. The whole thing is so well tuned to the appropriate needs of little people. No one is "sleeping"on the job or singing silly songs like the Wiggles and now that they are aging (Jeff is 57) dont you think it is time for them to hang up their wriggles?? Hi5 brought in a younger group when their original group aged. Ofcourse actually going to a rythmn and rhyme session is the best way to sing and dance with your little ones.

shaylasmummy

My 17 month old daughter loves the wiggles Hi5 is ok but she is obsessed with the bubble guppies on nick jr omg i hate the bloody show all of them drive me nuts but if they keep her happy and quite il deal with them lol

nil

Sorry to say little bill makes top in my house for my twins and then umizoomi

Anonymous

Hi-5 thrashes Wiggles i tested my son and nephew and neices and when i put wiggles on they walked away from the tv but once i put Hi-5 on they started bopping away my son who is 9 months is watching it constantly in the mornings when i get ready for work... hes quiet the whole way through and its easier to leave in the morning without him following me or getting out of bed and crying when i leave to go to work... HI-5

Amerikiwi

only just recently has our 1 1/2 yr old girl showed interest in Elmo. wiggles freak her out , as does high 5. older two kidlets love Simpsons

mommakiwi

My little 2 year old granddaughter adores things like Winnie the Pooh and can sit through entire Tigger and Pooh movies!!! I am amazed that one so little can sit transfixed for that length of time at all. we all adore the Winnie-the-pooh characters tho so I guess that is our family legacy! Ha Ha

dot

My girl cant miss out on I Carley, she is 7

kosimik

I have been listening to The Wiggles for years, the difference is I have had the financial ability to indulge my youngest two with it. We went to the concert last year, and I paid extra for tix this time round so we can be near front stage. Me second eldest is 10 and she used to like them when she was younger, my niece (18) was a huge fan as a kidlet too. So they certainly aren't new to me.
My 10yo liked Hi-5 back then too, the only one that was a good performer was Nathan; but I don't know anybody that has kids who like it now.

My 10 & 12yo's like anything on ABC 3 that is on late afternoon & Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation. And my 12yo is getting rather interested in older shows

Mrs Goddard

My whole family love Justine Clarke and Georgie Parker... I frequently find myself playing their CDs in the car (and singing along loudly) even after I drop the kids (now 5 and 7) off at school... oops!

Even my husband likes Justine (he thinks she's cute!) and will "allow" her stuff to be played in his presence... but he can't stand The Fairies!

Fireflyz

My 2 & 1/2 year old doesn't even know what they are. He doesn't really watch TV, he's just not interested. He would prefer me to put some music on so he can spin around in the lounge room.

ally

Go the wiggles, my three love them, and sing along with the songs. "Wake up Jeff" is a favourite. Hi-5 just isn't the same, the originals were the best group and none of the others have been as good

ruth

I like it when the wiggles have the old classics. Mostly though, as a parent, I prefer playschool, it is so easy to integrate things they do on playschool into our real life, doing their craft or playing the same games as them.

donitik

Both Wiggles and Hi-5 are good...but my son prefers wiggles... :)

And yes...I'll start dancing in front of him to get him excited... :) He is only 6.5months old...:)

nessa7980

My daughter who is 4 next month always asks to watch the wiggles and high 5 but she never sit's and watches them even though she says she likes them. But I have found that buying a cheap cd player has kept her amused for hours. She pick's her own cd's to listen to and can turn the cd player on and off herself, and yes I find myself signing along to the songs no matter how annoying they are.

Kim

We went through all of them with our now 7 yr old daughter, started with the wiggles moved onto high 5 then the Fairies and now we have moved onto Hannah Montana! My 4 yr old will dance to anything from Hi 5 to Pink!!! I think as long as they are enjoying themselves I can deal with any of it.

LMO

Hi - 5 without a doubt we are both addicted to them. Wiggles although ok a bit boring at times.

Threez

When my daughter was younger it was the wiggles. Now she is 4 it is hi-5. She loves the singing and dancing. She still loves the wiggles. My son who is a year older never liked any of them and has always liked to watch cartoons like Ben 10. Must admit I prefer the wiggles.

nic

my little boy is twelve months and has loved the wiggles since he was 3 months old, its the only thing that kept him quite, and now he tries to sing and his dancing is just adorable, cant help but laugh. my partner was in the shower singing the other night and i commented on his lovely song, he replied with "its the bloody wiggles isn't it". So yes the songs definately get stuck in your head.

Holdengirl

Of those 2 definately the Wiggles. My 3 yr old just loves Dorothy and Captain Feathersword.

But the thing she is really OBSESSED with is Spongebob Squarepants!!!!

rowlex69

My kids are a bit old for the Wigs but the grandkids and the kids I Nanny for can't get enough of them. I am 55 and know all the words to the songs and dance around while I sing them.

kimba

For us its the wiggles hands down, my daughter loves this but also really enjoys watching Dora

pink lemonade

My son has just turned 2 and really enjoys the Wiggles. I think it might be a nice change for him instead of learning from me or the ladies at daycare. He thinks it great & it really encourages him to dance & sing along. He particularly loves the wiggles 'getting strong' DVD and tells me he's doing his exercise! What a great thing to encourage at such a young age. He watches the Wiggles DVD's about 4 times a week and the rest we encourage him to play with his toys & we read to him so he doesn't get too lazy and we don't like to rely on the TV too much to entertain him when we know his imagination is growing by the day.

heymama

My son has just turned 2 and really enjoys the Wiggles. I think it might be a nice change for him instead of learning from me or the ladies at daycare. He thinks it great & it really encourages him...

Wiggles all the way for my 20 month old son.. he's never even seen Hi5.. though I used to Nanny for two girls (7 years ago now) and they loved Hi5 and Wiggles.. they have both stood the test of time! Can;t wait for the Wigles concert in December!!!!

tracwy

we like both in our house hold but tend to hum wigles more lately

dazali35

My children are now getting older but they liked both wiggles and hi 5 cause both are very fun and happy makes the children dance and have some fun. Always nice to see children with a smile on their dial.
Iam afraid my children have taken a liking to webkinz, buildabearvill virtual worlds now. When is Australia going to have their own virtual world why is it always over seas. I have an idea so any one who is hand with computer and knows a bit about childrens education please let me know.

Anonymous

My 2 year old little girl loves hi-5 she knows all their names and can sing the songs and do the dances they do. she also likes Raggs and the fairies harmony and rapsody. when she watches these programes she is glued to the tv. great to put on when i need to do housework. Hi-5 RULES.

Anonymous

With four kids the oldest being 9 and the youngest being 20 months, I found they like them both, although the boys do tend to sway more towards the wiggles and the 1 girl in the house will dance to any type of music even in the supermarket. They have enjoyed the music, video and shows by both bands. The Disney classic are a big favourite in our house along with Tom and Jerry. Can't beat the old favourites.

With the 9 and 6 year oldsBen 10 is so cool. # and 20 months it's Old Macdonald farm and Mickey mouseclub house along with Dora.

debnick73

Both my kids, 7 yrs & 11 mths, luv the Wiggles. Hot Potato is the main song they like and dance to, all the time. As soon as I put on the DVD, my 11 mth old screams "Wiggles" and bops away to all the songs from her walker. ELMO and Friends are also are a great hit with them. I don't think that they will ever lose their following, 'cause they're so cute and adorable. Hi-5 just doesn't seem to be the same without all the original members. They've lost their zest. i still love the 2 originals that are still there, but it's not he same.

dmnhntt

I have a 13 year old who loved The Wiggles and a 9 year old who loved Hi5. My 20 month old loves The Fairies. All songs are very catchy. I loved listening and dancing to all the songs as my children grew up. Right now my Husband is enjoying The Fairies with our youngest. He couldn't stand Hi5 or The Wiggles (although he watches Wiggle and Learn each morning with our youngest). Lucky for the oldest children that I was the stay at home parent and not Dad.

Anonymous

WIGGLES!!!! Hi 5 are good, but you cant beat D>O>R>O>T>H>Y, or big red car, the songs keep going around your head all day. Jeff is so funny falling asleep everywhere, we all wish we could at times! Anthony eats like we wish we could at times. So I say Wiggles
out do Hi 5!

aliceb

Definitely Wiggles in this household. My son just loves them. He likes Hi 5 as well, but I can'st stand them, so it's a very rare occasion that he gets to watch them. I think the Wiggles are far more educational and send the right message to the kids. There's plenty of dancing and singing Wiggles songs in this house!

lovergirl

the hi fives are more watched in my house as well as the hoolie doolies as they are more original with their songs and topics are more educational. even at events and shows the hoolie doolies are more friendly and have more attention for all the children around them.

ally wally

Hi - I've just joined. I have a daughter who is now nine - today infact - and a son who is 6. The wiggles never really had a showing in our house as my daughter fell in love with sesame street & in particular elmo. By the time my son was born, she was into Hi 5 & therefore he didn't get much choice. But I must say he was absolutely mad over Thomas the Tank Engine - still loves him. We have the toys, books, videos, dvds, pj's, games, flash cards, you name it.

geniebean

Wiggles for my 2 year old. Especially Dorothy. She's not a fan of Hi-5 at all.

I find myself singing Wiggles songs even when I wake in the middle of the night and thanks to this discussion forum, I find myself singing "wags the dog" right now. haha. I recently sat on Ticketek fighting 1000's of other mums for hot potato tickets...sadly, I remember a time when I used to fight for really cool concert tickets...now it's the Wiggles.

deb

Both of my girls have absolutely loved HI-5, they are aged 4 and 8. Having been to a number of concerts over the years HI-5 are value for money as are the Playschool concerts. My husband even has the HI-5 tunes in his head as he works and surprisingly knows most of the lyrics. My 8 year old is now into Hannah Montana, Corey in the House, Spongebob Squarepants and most shows on Nickelodean, I don't know why7!!!! Much to her horror she is not allowed to watch violent shows, as it was showing in her behaviour and since they have been banned (which they have always been, but she was watching them on the sly), we have had a much better behaved and nicer child.

Sydmum23

We're Hi-5 and Wiggles fans. We alternate between the two. My husband prefers Hi-5 because their songs and dance routines are more complex. Our daughter (almost 2yrs) has days where she'll only want one or the other. Goes in phases. I'm happy with either. I find myself dancing and singing to both groups, and will often have nursery rhymes and the like pop into my head, which I won't be able to get out. I'll also corelate terms that are spoken in my job, which remind me of either a Hi-5 or Wiggles song. Sad really ;-)

khamie

My son likes the wiggles since he was16 month old.His favorite song was Big Red car.We played wiggles songs a few times before but now he is 18 months older he likes the wiggles even more.He always wants us to play the wiggles so many times everyday.He likes Hot Potato song,too.I let him watched the Hi-5 but he was not in to it .

Pete

I have two and a half twins Boy and Girl and Lucy has only just discovered Hi-5. Austin has no interest in TV altogether.

isaacsmum

My son discovered the Wiggles just before he turned 2. Now we own books, toys, and dvds. It offers us some peace whenever we put on the dvd. It's a joy seeing him sing and dance to the Wiggles. We've also taken him to a couple of shows with Wiggles characters. It's amazing how quickly he fell in love with the Wiggles. We dont mind the wiggles but it can get annoying when one of the songs get stuck in your head all day at work. As for Hi-5, that didnt appeal to him much at all.

Anonymous

My two older kids (now almost 11 and 12) loved everything The Wiggles. Two of my younger kids now love Hi-5 and don't get into the Wiggles at all! My nearly-6-month-old also loves to have a look when Hi-5 is on. Yeah, I like to get into it too! Who needs pilates, when one has Hi-5 to dance to? :o)

All 5 of the kids love everything Pooh too, when a Pooh (or any of the others) movie is on, they're all sitting quietly! I'm rather partial to any members of the Hundred Acre Wood myself as well...

alisando01

My DD #1 LOVES the Wiggles. She is a huge Dorothy Fan. I like both wiggles and Hi 5 but she seems to prefer the Wiggles. So much so that she gets excited whenever we see something with Dorothy on it, and her Dorothy slippers are the only shoes she will keep on.

Anonymous

Without a doubt it is the wiggles. My 2yo will dance to hi5 if there is nothing else, but the wiggles are her life! If we let her pick outfits it is dorothy all the way! And I definately find I have many wiggles songs running through my head at work!

jules

My son loves them both. Depends where he is. I like the Wiggles better and at nana's place, nana likes Hi-5.

Scallywag

We have both Hi 5 and Wiggles in our house but Wiggles is the big winner for us. My 2 year old son is obsessed with the lastest dvd, since he got it a week ago we have watched nothing but that dvd. I think you can only take so much leo sayer. Also we only have wiggles in the car, but at least we have different wiggles cds to choose from.

Holdengirl

My 14month old daughter ignored Hi5 on the few occasions I have had them on the TV, she hasnt really had a chance to watch Wiggles yet but if her 2.5 yr old cousin has anything to do with it she'll be wiggles mad in no time!! She absolutely LOVES Raggs, starts cheering and dancing every morning when it comes on!

Via

My 2 year old much prefers the Wiggles & for some reason has developed an obsession for Anthony which extends to him only eating the Anthony/Wiggles branded yoghurt!

scrappamammy

A long time ago it was Wiggles. Now the kids just can't miss Rollercoaster on ABC and particulary Roman Mysteries.

Bubbles

Both my 2 y/o son and 7 y/o daughter LOVE Hi-5 and The Wiggles. I'd say DS's interest in Hi-5 stems from DD's interest! He does however also LOVE Dorothy the Dinosaur from the Wiggles

Jenna

Wiggles all the way i have a 19month old son and he is wiggles mad!! He is not even interested in Hi-5

Anonymous

definately the wiggles, i love the sogs just as much as my son, haha.

Amy

my oldest child is almost 2 now and she prefers the music channel on pay tv then anything else. If that not on she would prefer the radio so she can dance. Tv doesn't keep her amused like music does i think it's funny but good at the same time.

Tankgirl

We've always been a Wiggles family. Not only do they have great songs which are easy enough for parents to sing, but they are also nice guys who live and sing good values. Their merchandise is thoughtful, they don't promote 'sexy' dresses for young girls, and they are ageing gracefully as rockers.

Dani*

Neither we dont watch much tv but the only thing she will watch is Dora.

tracwy

we have had the both phase it was wiggles for months then hi5 for months now its none YIPPEEEE but we are on to dora and scooby doo now

Canausmum

When it comes to what I want to see on the tv (come on as a mum don't we at least get a little say??) I'd put Hi-5 ahead of the Wiggles because they're songs are quite cute but my boy seems to like them both equally. If I had to choose which one has his attention a bit more I'd say Hi-5 because he really has a thing for pretty ladies. His all time favourite show however is Blues Clues. It is a sure fire way to get him to focus and unwind before bed.

indi07

My little girl Indiana 14 months loves the Wiggles .She watches them everyday and when they come on t.v she calls out "wiggle wiggle"

stef

When my son first becaome interested in the wiggles from watching with his cousin I as brought a Hi 5 dvd to show him both, but he was not at all interested in them, he does watch them now but they dont seem to hold him interest as long as the wiggles does, He just loves them and we are travelling 600km to go see them preform in May for him as we think he will really enjoy it, but it is also a excuse for us to go watch them as well

snumget

Both of my boys just love the Wiggles. I think the lyrics and actions to their songs are a lot easier for the kids so it makes them more willing to join in.

Sair

Go Hi 5. The wiggles are starting to look old. My 15 Month old girl says "Pa" everytime she sees them on TV.

flossy

Wiggles. Hi5 is far too adult and fast for them

Tulp

My little boy is 18 months and he loves Hi5. I find their songs catchy. He's starting to pick up their dance moves. Just so cute. I have to admit he's only watch the Wiggles once. So I can't tell which he prefers.

Net

Definitely Hi-5 in this household. My girls are constantly watching their DVDs over and over again. The group's songs are very catchy. Try getting them out of your head after the DVD has finished playing each day!

Daisydi

Wiggles is a favourite from 12 months to 3 but in the 2 to 3 age group hi 5 start to offer a little bit more for them, eg the dancing, the themes. And I know all the words to all their songs!!

jenbo

Definitely the wiggles my son is wiggle mad. I think wigglers is marketed more for boys while hi 5 is aimed at girls, whther they intend on it or not that seems to be the trend. however my 2yr old can pick colors and shapes thanks largely to the wiggles so rock on the wiggles!!!

Fiona

Yes definitely Hi 5 and yes I do know most of the songs - our 3 year old knows all the words and even some of the actions to the songs, they are great to listen to and even Dad enjoys them - we are still having to listen to their Christmas one.

Anonymous

When they were younger it was the wiggles. Now my boys are too old but my daughter loves Hi5 but does not like Tim's replacement and is very upset Charli is leaving.

lilmonster

My daughter LOVES the wiggles!!! Must say i love them too lol dancing &singing along ALOT of fun :)

KathyMatthew

My (nearly) 3 year old daughter has gone through the different stages of wiggles and Hi-5, but I loved hi5 (and bought her the CD's to learn the dances) mainly because she loves to sing and dance .... so Hi5 for me was great for exercise (and a hoot seeing her dad do the dancing!) ... but now she loves watching "So you think you can dance" and we try and do the dancing they do :o))

KathyMatthew

My (nearly) 3 year old daughter has gone through the different stages of wiggles and Hi-5, but I loved hi5 (and bought her the CD's to learn the dances) mainly because she loves to sing and dance .... so Hi5 for me was great for exercise (and a hoot seeing her dad do the dancing!) ... but now she loves watching "So you think you can dance" and we try and do the dancing they do :o))

Anonymous

I like da wiggles but i would have to go for Hi-5........

Anonymous

My son (3) really likes the Wiggles whereas my daughter now (5) loves Hi-5. Not sure whether it's because the wiggles are all male or that fact that with Hi5 they look "pretty". Toot toot chugga chugga big red car is a song that my son loves as soon as he hears it he stops what he's doing and starts dancing!

Chchmum

Mine used to prefer Wiggles but they seem to have become very hi-tech and they now prefer Hi-5. It seems a bit simpler (in the old-fashioned sense).

wen

My 3 year old daughter is a Wiggly child... she loves the DVD's and we've been to see them in concert a couple of times. We have loads of daily reminders of the wiggles aside from all of that with all of their merchandise - jigsaw puzzles to wiggly microphones etc... For some reason she never caught on to the Hi-5 scene although not that i would mind if she suddenly decided to either!

kirsty

My daughter loves dancing to the hi5 cd, but completely ignored the Hi5 concert I took her to. I think wiggles is a better tv show for younger bubs (my daughter is 11 months) as it is more musical, and interactive, whereas Hi5 have more talking/story telling.
I find some songs infectious, and have been caught on numerous occasions singing to ' big red car' whilst driving!

spaniel

my grandson is so much into the wiggles it is scary he knows all their songs and dances and knows each wiggle and the other characters it is unbelievable. he is only 18 months

mojo

We have a 4 year old girl and a 2 year boy. The girl was High 5 mad up until about one year ago, but the boy is wiggles through and through.
They both tolerate each group but have a clear preference for one. Most importantly they love to dance and sing.

ayse

its HI5 all the way in my household!!! i find the wiggles annoying and they just try tooo hard!! my 14mnth old son loves hi5 and will stop doing wateva he is doing the minute he hears a hi5 song. i must admit i do no every hi5 song (i was a childcare worker before i had my son!!) and find myself singing hi5 while doing all the chores.. as for my son, his very first was TIM!! its definately hi5 all the way!!

ayse

its HI5 all the way in my household!!! i find the wiffles annoying and they just try tooo hard!! my 14mnth old son loves hi5 and will stop doing wateva he is doing the minute he hears a hi5 song. i must admit i do no every hi5 song (i was a childcare worker before i had my son!!) and find myself singing hi5 while doing all the chores.. as for my son, his very first was TIM!! its definately hi5 all the way!!

Nelly Kelly

Hi. My nearly three year old loves the wiggles. However when I took him to the concert last month he told me he was naughty and should go home. I convinced him that it would be exciting, however he still spent most of the time telling me he wanted to go home. I put it down mainly to the venue. You can't expect two year olds to sit still for two hours. There was virtually no room for dancing. As for HI5, we don't have it at home as it drives me crazy, however our carer plays it for him and he loves them too. My two year old obviously isn't very picky.

nancy

Our daughters like The Wiggles , But they love Hi 5.My 4 yo was devistated when Kathleen left , and has not yet realised that Tim has now left as well , i wait for the tears when she realises.

Lloydy

My son doesn't get a choice - I find the Wiggles annoying, so he gets to watch Hi-5. He enjoys the dancing, colour and music - he is 2 and a half. However, he is not a big TV fan (yet) and usually prefers playing with people rather than watching tv!

shazzdan

my sons loved the wiggles up until about the ages of 5 or 6 they never liked hi 5 my daughter was wiggles mad for about 18 mths everything was about the wiggles and we would sing their songs all day and half the night now she is graduating towards hi5 while she still likes wiggles they do take second place to hi5 i much prefer wiggles though

Anonymous

Wiggles wins hands down, with the different themes, colours and catchy songs my daughter will watch and dance with them and walk out when high 5 is on. And i must admit i know the wiggles songs and dances too but high five just isn't as enchanting.

Boofuls

My son is 7 months old and hasn't really got into either yet. But when he does it will be Hi-5. I can't stand the Wiggles - all a bit over the top for me. I much prefer Hi-5 and since I will be around when he is being entertained it will be Hi-5 all the way!

What he is really into is an interactive DVD and toy made by Tiny Love called MAGIQ. It has great songs and teaches hello/goodbye, shapes, colours etc. Can't take his eyes off it when I put that on for him!

Anonymous

The wiggles annoy us to the end. Very babyish. We all prefer High Five here in this household

The boys all are out of high 5 now though so they love the cartoons on foxtel cartoon network channels

baggage

Im with you Lisa, i find the Wiggles very patronising and their spin off programmes are worse!

I also quiery why my 3yo would want to watch guys who older than me jump around and treat...

We saw them in concert in december, not patronising.
we were right in the front seat and Murray & Geoff were so down to earth, make little conversations with the people in the front row.

No they may have a lot of money, I think they have been a great contribute to our small kids.

juleski

Im with you Lisa, i find the Wiggles very patronising and their spin off programmes are worse!

I also quiery why my 3yo would want to watch guys who older than me jump around and treat...

Im with you Lisa, i find the Wiggles very patronising and their spin off programmes are worse!

I also quiery why my 3yo would want to watch guys who older than me jump around and treat her like she is an idiot !!

daniekaj

My daughter loves Hi-5 and my son loves the Wiggles! Both will watch the other though :o)

Skuzzie

It's Hi-5 all the way here for my two!

juleski

i am a mum of 2 boys i have seen hi 5 and i think it is inappropriate for kids as the girls dance in skimpy clothes might be ok for the dads to gork at thats about it

You will find that although the girls may have mini skirts or crop tops, they always have leg ins and singlets underneath.
If your husband is into gorking at the young girls i think it might be HIM that has the problem!
The Wiggles are a bunch of middle aged men who patronise kids to death. They are as old as most kids grandparents (and at least one is a grandfather). My girls have no interest in old men talking to them like they dont understand anything. (wheres jeff...oh hes standing NEXT TO YOU. Oh hello captain feathersword... lets all say hello captain feathersword YOU JUST DID YOU MORON)
Having said that they are better than some ... in the night garden where the characters just repeat their own names as vocab. and all of their associate programs telly tubbies etc etc.
Treat your kids like an idiot and youll produce an idiot - treat them with intelligence and intelligence is exactly what you'll end up with.

Hmm appears to be a touchy subject for me !! :)

Anonymous

i am a mum of 2 boys i have seen hi 5 and i think it is inappropriate for kids as the girls dance in skimpy clothes might be ok for the dads to gork at thats about it

I don't think at all that their clothes are skimpy and I think it is appropriate for all kids. It teaches them how to express, interact, sing and all the rest of it which at the end of the day gives them confidence and isn't that what we want for all our kids?

Anonymous

i am a mum of 2 boys i have seen hi 5 and i think it is inappropriate for kids as the girls dance in skimpy clothes might be ok for the dads to gork at thats about it

I don't think at all that their clothes are skimpy and I think it is appropriate for all kids. It teaches them how to express, interact, sing and all the rest of it which at the end of the day gives them confidence and isn't that what we want for all our kids?

kate

It's Hi-5 all the way here for my two!

i am a mum of 2 boys i have seen hi 5 and i think it is inappropriate for kids as the girls dance in skimpy clothes might be ok for the dads to gork at thats about it

Hoopsmill

My Daughter is 20 months old and Loves Hi-5. She isn't in to the Wiggles at all.
And then theres ELMO!!!! Gotta love the little red monster.

angelskies

neither my son is a huge fan of disney sing along videos and a truly horrid show called the doodlebots, I get the disney songs stuck in my head but I owned most of their stuff from before kids so thats a personal quirk anyway!

pink lemonade

My son is 1yr & loves the wiggles. I think it's the tone of their voices that is appealing. Hi-5 is very high pitched at times.
Personally I love dancing around to Justine Clarke's songs that feature on ABC kids. I am on the waiting list @ target to get her new CD!!!!

moobec

My Daughter LOVES Hi 5.... and yes the songs get stuck in your head. I am usually caught singing one of them!! hehehe... I dont mind them though (sad to say - I know)

bomber719

Wiggles, Wiggles & more Wiggles. Even as they get older they still love the WIGGLES. My boys are 5 & 7 yrs old but I'm always caught singing & dancing with them & their favourite is Cold Spaghetti Western