Can you remember the first thing you saw on television when you were young? Most likely, it was Sesame Street or Mister Roger's Neighborhood. That was before cable TV could give pay-per-view options — and long before satellite TV could bounce more channels than you can count.

So, now that you have more choices than ever, what should you watch with baby, and how long should you watch it? Though there are several high-quality shows on cable TV (notably, on Nickelodeon's Nick Jr. and The Disney Channel), many parents still prefer the learning focus of Sesame Street. There's even BabyFirstTV, a new channel just for babies featuring lots of short, animated shows with plenty of learning opportunities.

Check out lots of different shows for kids, and then pick out your own favorites. Baby will enjoy whatever you enjoy, because you are the one who will make it all a fun experience for baby! So clap, sing along, and learn new things together — just keep it age appropriate for baby's developing brain.