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CoComelon Lane

TV Netflix Educational 2023
Cocomelon Lane TV Poster: JJ, a white preschool aged boy, stands with his friends

Common Sense Media Review

Ashley Moulton By Ashley Moulton , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 2+

More substance, same nursery rhymes in OK preschool show.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 2+?

Any Positive Content?

  • Cocomelon Lane TV Show: JJ holds up his ladybug light
  • Cocomelon Lane TV Show: JJ and his friends ride in a long toy train wagon
  • Cocomelon Lane TV Show: JJ and his friends imagine they're chefs, and their pretend scene is drawn by chalk around them

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age 6+

Based on 42 parent reviews

Mary E.
Mary E. Adult
November 21, 2023
age 2+

Quality show

This show is getting review bombed because it shows diverse families. Yes these people exist in the show, but it doesn't even talk about them beyond that. You know, that's really the bare minimum in society - to recognize that other people exist. Personally I appreciate the representation. In reality it is a decent show and teaches kids about emotions, social skills like taking turns and table manners, and new experiences like going to the dentist or getting a haircut. It's also much less annoying than the original Cocomelon. My toddler and I like it!
Maggie B.
Maggie B. Adult
November 19, 2023
age 2+

Absolutely wonderful

I think its absolutely wonderful to teach kids that families come in all shapes and sizes. My kid came hope last year from school and said there was a kid being made fun of for having two moms. This show will show kids early that its ok. Nothing sexual about it. Its no different then seeing a mom and dad on a show. Calling it “woke” is just blatant homophobia.
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What's the Story?

In COCOMELON LANE, JJ and his friends experience emotions that come with the "firsts" in young kids' lives. They may be nervous about riding the bus for the first time, excited to see a fire truck up close, or disappointed when they mess up a cake they're making for mom's birthday. The kids' parents and teachers help them cope with their big feelings. The toddlers also practice new things with JJ's Ladybug Light -- a magical ladybug toy that conjures imaginary scenes drawn with chalk. In true CoComelon fashion, the storylines also have a nursery rhyme song whose lyrics reinforce the lesson.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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Grown-ups who lament their child's love of the original's marathon-length music videos will be relieved to find this spin-off. CoComelon Lane has the same characters and music that young kids love, but with actual plots. The dialogue makes it easier for very young kids to learn from the content, explaining concepts in simple language that young preschoolers can understand.

The show clocks in at 23-minutes, making it less likely for young kids to fall into a CoComelon trance. However, there are 3 different stories in those 23 minute episodes, and the short run time of each story makes it hard for young kid viewers to absorb the social-emotional concepts. CoComelon Lane is great for kids who are fans of CoComelon, but there are other preschool shows (like Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood or Sesame Street) that teach these social-emotional lessons more effectively.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the new thing JJ and his friends experienced in the show. Have you ever done that thing before? What questions do you have about it?

  • Young children have a difficult time learning lessons from video. Can you help your child review the lessons JJ and his friends learned in the episode?

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