Babies are drawn to bold graphics, bright colors, and music that has a simple, steady beat. Screen time for children under 2 should be limited to 15 minutes or so -- enough time for you to answer a few phone calls and savor a cup of coffee.

Artsee Smartsee

In this sparkling computer-animated collage, brightly colored shapes and patterns mix and morph to lilting classical music. Ideal for stop-and-start play and guaranteed to keep your baby rapt. ($15, Artsee Fartsee; artsee-fartsee.com)

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