Movie Recommendations for daughters first - Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community

cpendergraff · 12-26-2012, 06:14 PM

My DD is almost 5 and we are a TV free home. She's never watched TV or seen a movie and while we aren't looking to bring one into our home she has been asking about when she will be able to watch a movie (her cousins and friends watch a lot of TV). So my DH and I are trying to find a movie that would be good for her first. Nothing too violent or negative (not too scary). Most Disney movies seem a little harsh.

Suggestions?

I don't like movies or books with a lot of fighting or snippy behavior between the characters. Cinderella stepsisters behavior toward her (name calling etc).

megenic · 12-26-2012, 06:34 PM

Both my girls (5 an almost 3) just love Milo and Otis. It's pretty cute. We tend to avoid most character stuff but it's hard finding movies that are age appropriate but not character themed. I don't do Disney but the Tinkerbell movies are pretty benign, not at all like all the princess ones.

Happy feet was pretty popular here for awhile. Any of the Winnie the pooh movies are okay. They loved Rio, although there are some scenes that are a bit dark.

luvsviola · 12-26-2012, 06:35 PM

My 5 year old's favorites are Tangled and Toy Story. They aren't perfect, but we love them.

We also love Polar Express.

Funnyfarmmomma · 12-26-2012, 06:40 PM

Its really hard for us as well, we are very picky about what they watch as far as the same criteria you listed. My girls (6 and 8) really like Dolphin Tale about Winter the dolphin who was rescued in Clearwater, FL. Its nice and clean and has a good message to it. If you are looking more for a cartoon i would suggest Little Einsteins or Whinnie the Pooh are all really cute. Also like a previous mama said the Tinkerbell movies are actually quite different than most Disney movies. Im sure ill think of more and ill post again

mcpforever · 12-26-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by megenic

Both my girls (5 an almost 3) just love Milo and Otis. It's pretty cute. We tend to avoid most character stuff but it's hard finding movies that are age appropriate but not character themed. I don't do Disney but the Tinkerbell movies are pretty benign, not at all like all the princess ones.
Happy feet was pretty popular here for awhile. Any of the Winnie the pooh movies are okay. They loved Rio, although there are some scenes that are a bit dark.

We do do Disney and like Tink, but I find her to be a bit on the spoiled and bratty side. She does learn a lot in each movie about how to not be so spoiled and bratty.

I find the Aristocats to be pretty tame and sweet. There's a good bit of slapstick humor and the bumbling butler is the bad guy.

Huxley · 12-26-2012, 07:34 PM

The Aristocats has a drunk goose in it. I always found him to be funny, but I know some people avoid alcohol references. I like Alice in Wonderland. It is my favourite.

kaia.aline · 12-26-2012, 07:49 PM

What about Pollyanna? With Haley mills

myoo · 12-26-2012, 07:50 PM

What about an older movie that's not necessarily animated? As a little girl, I LOVED Shirley Temple. My favorite movie was The Little Princess with Shirley Temple.

myoo · 12-26-2012, 07:51 PM

Pollyanna is a good suggestion! What about Mary Poppins??

lissa~K · 12-26-2012, 07:58 PM

I always look movies/TV shows up on Common Sense Media. I find their age guidelines to be pretty accurate. I know they have a list of good first movies in the lists section too.

12-26-2012, 06:14 PM	#1
cpendergraff Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,959 Ratings: 26 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	My DD is almost 5 and we are a TV free home. She's never watched TV or seen a movie and while we aren't looking to bring one into our home she has been asking about when she will be able to watch a movie (her cousins and friends watch a lot of TV). So my DH and I are trying to find a movie that would be good for her first. Nothing too violent or negative (not too scary). Most Disney movies seem a little harsh. Suggestions? I don't like movies or books with a lot of fighting or snippy behavior between the characters. Cinderella stepsisters behavior toward her (name calling etc). __________________ Mother to two lovely ladies I make unique custom jewelry. A $1 from every purchase helps to buy children's books for my local library. See fanpage for more information! Last edited by cpendergraff; 12-26-2012 at 06:15 PM.

12-26-2012, 06:34 PM	#2
megenic Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 1,648 Ratings: 20 Feedback: 100%	Both my girls (5 an almost 3) just love Milo and Otis. It's pretty cute. We tend to avoid most character stuff but it's hard finding movies that are age appropriate but not character themed. I don't do Disney but the Tinkerbell movies are pretty benign, not at all like all the princess ones. Happy feet was pretty popular here for awhile. Any of the Winnie the pooh movies are okay. They loved Rio, although there are some scenes that are a bit dark. __________________ Megan wife of my soldier Steve, mama to my beautiful girls Rowan (11/07) and Linden (03/10)!

12-26-2012, 06:35 PM	#3
luvsviola Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 16,484 Ratings: 115 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Movie Recommendations for daughters first My 5 year old's favorites are Tangled and Toy Story. They aren't perfect, but we love them. We also love Polar Express. __________________ Kristen Middle school teacher by day, super mom by night Mommy to The Boss~2007, The Energizer Bunny~2009, and The Princess~2011 My kids are no longer in diapers, but somehow, my computer keeps finding its way back here...

12-26-2012, 06:40 PM	#4
Funnyfarmmomma Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,799 Ratings: 128 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Movie Recommendations for daughters first Its really hard for us as well, we are very picky about what they watch as far as the same criteria you listed. My girls (6 and 8) really like Dolphin Tale about Winter the dolphin who was rescued in Clearwater, FL. Its nice and clean and has a good message to it. If you are looking more for a cartoon i would suggest Little Einsteins or Whinnie the Pooh are all really cute. Also like a previous mama said the Tinkerbell movies are actually quite different than most Disney movies. Im sure ill think of more and ill post again __________________ Married to my best friend & Love of my Life~Psalm 127:4-5~ SAHM to I(12/04) M(8/06) L(9/08) S(9/09) G(4/11) Expecting a New little Blessing 4/14

12-26-2012, 07:34 PM	#6
Huxley Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,635 Ratings: 3 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Movie Recommendations for daughters first The Aristocats has a drunk goose in it. I always found him to be funny, but I know some people avoid alcohol references. I like Alice in Wonderland. It is my favourite.

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kaia.aline Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,498 Ratings: 24 Feedback: 100%	What about Pollyanna? With Haley mills __________________ after waiting so long my baby girl Terra Lynn was born august 2 2012! Ask me how to earn FREE jewelry and other amazing deals from Lia Sophia!