Best Spanish Baby Shows: Age-by-Age Picks & Quick Tips

There are great Spanish baby shows. Start with BabyTV Español for newborns, then Pocoyó, Peppa Pig en Español, and CoComelon en Español for toddlers. Netflix and YouTube have Spanish audio. Use our 5-step co-watch plan to turn episodes into simple Spanish replies at home.

Whar Every Parent Wants to Know

• Best Spanish baby shows by age: BabyTV Español for infants, CoComelon en Español, Pocoyó, and Peppa Pig en Español for toddlers, Dora and Diego for preschoolers.

• Where to watch: Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, and Prime Video all offer Spanish audio.

• Does TV teach Spanish? It builds listening skills and vocabulary, but kids start speaking when you add tiny, guided conversations after episodes.

That’s exactly why we created Homeschool Languages kits!

You don’t need to be fluent, you don’t need to prep, and you don’t need to wonder “what do I say now?”, we hand you the words so Spanish sticks at home from day one.

If you want more than a simple list of shows, if you’d like step-by-step ideas for turning screen time into real Spanish replies, then keep going. 

Answers for Busy Parents

We know you don’t always have time to read a full article, so here’s the scoop:

• What TV show teaches kids Spanish? Start with Pocoyó, Peppa Pig en Español, CoComelon en Español, or Dora/Diego.

• Does Netflix have Spanish kids shows? Yes! Flip audio to Español on shows like Word Party, Octonauts, and Cleo y Cuquín.

• What show is best for newborns? BabyTV Español and BabyFirst Español, short, calm, colorful.

• Can kids learn Spanish by watching TV? They’ll hear sounds, rhythm, and words. To get speaking, add a 2–5 minute guided chat afterward.

• Where to watch: Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, and Prime Video, just switch the audio track.

Best Spanish “Baby to Preschool” Shows by Age

Every age has different needs. Instead of grabbing random shows, let’s match the right program to your child’s stage.

0–12 Months (Calm & Gentle)

• BabyTV Español: Charlie & the Shapes, Pix & Leo. Simple shapes, colors, and feelings.

• BabyFirst Español, Baby Einstein: Music and slow-paced visuals to keep tiny brains from overstimulation.

• Tip for this stage: Watch only a few minutes and repeat one word out loud, agua, rojo, hola. Babies love the rhythm of your voice.

12–36 Months (Songs & Repetition)

• CoComelon en Español: Routines, colors, numbers.

• Pocoyó: Clear visuals, short episodes.

• Peppa Pig en Español: Everyday family phrases.

• Cleo y Cuquín: Simple family adventures.

• Why this works: Toddlers thrive on repetition. Hearing the same short phrases helps them anticipate and eventually chime in.

3–5 Years (Interaction & Curiosity)

• Dora la Exploradora / Diego: Call-and-response builds active participation.

• Octonauts en Español: Animal and ocean vocabulary.

• Robocar Poli / Super Wings en Español: Vehicle adventures with problem-solving.

• Parent hack: After watching, grab a toy animal or car and repeat a Spanish word from the show. Kids connect faster when play matches screen time.

Where to Watch & How to Switch to Spanish

Netflix

• Open show → Audio & Subtitles → pick Español (Audio).

• For toddlers: audio only, no subtitles (pure listening).

YouTube

• Search “en español” after the title.

• Save playlists so episodes autoplay in Spanish.

Disney+ / Prime / PBS Kids

• Most offer language toggles. Add Spanish-audio shows to a dedicated watchlist so kids see them first.

Will TV Alone Teach Spanish?

No, but it’s a fantastic starting point. Shows deliver rhythm, sound, and everyday vocabulary. But to spark replies, we need to nudge them with tiny prompts. 

Think of TV as the exposure and your voice as the bridge.

The 5-Step Co-Watch Method

Here’s how we flip a show into a Spanish-speaking moment, no stress, no prep:

1. Preview 2–3 words you’ll say (e.g., mira, pato, agua).

2. Watch 5–10 minutes. Pause once to echo a word.

3. Ask a choice question: ¿Agua o leche?

4. Act it out: Bring a toy or snack mentioned in the show.

5. Celebrate: Repeat one praise line, ¡Muy bien!

Why it works: Kids hear it, see it, say it, and do it, all within minutes. That’s how language sticks.

Ready-to-Say Scripts for Parents

We don’t all feel confident making up Spanish on the spot. So here are mini scripts you can use right after shows:

• CoComelon (routines): Hola… ¿Listo? Sube. Baja. ¿Quieres agua o leche? Gracias.

• Pocoyó (colors/animals): Mira el pato. ¿Es amarillo o verde?

• Peppa (family): ¿Dónde está mamá/papá? Aquí. Vamos.

Think of them as little “training wheels” for family Spanish.

Make It Interactive (Simple Tricks That Work)

We’ve learned that kids don’t always respond to us in Spanish, but they’ll answer a puppet that “doesn’t understand English.” Suddenly, Spanish isn’t homework, it’s play.

• Spanish-only puppet: Let the puppet ask simple questions (¿Dónde está el perro?).

• “Spanish windows”: Tie Spanish to a set moment, like “after Pocoyó, we grab a snack in Spanish.”

• Sibling teamwork: Let the older one answer in Spanish while the toddler echoes the color or animal.

These tiny interactions keep the language flowing without turning family time into a chore.

Practical Tips to Maximize Learning

Think of this as your mini playbook:

• Focus on one new phrase a day instead of long lists.

• Echo out loud: You say it, they repeat.

• Use episode words during daily tasks, “Vamos” at cleanup, “Agua” at snack.

• Pair with a book or song on the same topic for reinforcement.

• Print a fridge photo from playtime, label it in Spanish, and let kids see it daily.

These little habits stack up into real progress.

Troubleshooting, Real Worries, Real Fixes

We’ve all been there. Let’s tackle the biggest worries head-on:

• “It’s too fast for my child.” Try slower shows like Pocoyó or BabyTV Español. Watch the same episode more than once, it actually helps!

• “My child won’t speak back.” Lower the ask: yes/no answers, pointing, or naming. Build up gently.

• “Is this enough to learn Spanish?” TV alone won’t, but paired with short chats, it absolutely moves the needle.

• “I’m not fluent.” Use scripts. Your job is to prompt, not teach grammar.

• “Screens for newborns scare me.” Keep it tiny, choose calm visuals, and always co-view.

When we shift from guilt to small wins, everything changes.

Age-by-Age Mini Lists (Bookmark This)

Quick reference for your next family watch session:

• Newborn–12 months: BabyTV Español, BabyFirst Español, Baby Einstein (short clips only).

• 1–3 years: CoComelon en Español, Pocoyó, Peppa Pig en Español, Cleo y Cuquín.

• 3–5 years: Dora la Exploradora, Go Diego Go, Octonauts en Español, Robocar Poli en Español.

Keep it simple. Keep it short. Keep it fun.

One-Week Starter Plan (Step-by-Step)

Here’s a gentle way to launch Spanish with shows:

• Day 1–2: Pick 1 show, switch audio to Spanish, learn 3 parent lines.

• Day 3: Watch 8 minutes, pause once, ask 1 choice question.

• Day 4: Repeat the same episode, add one action word.

• Day 5: Pair with a book or song on the same theme.

• Day 6–7: Short review, label a fridge photo in Spanish.

That’s it, small, doable steps.

Bringing It All Together

When we first tried adding Spanish at home, we thought flipping on TV would be enough. Spoiler: it wasn’t. But the good news? Pairing shows with guided conversations makes a world of difference.

At Homeschool Languages, we designed open-and-go scripts so you don’t have to figure out what to say on the fly. Just quick wins that get your kids to actually reply in Spanish.

If you want to transform Spanish baby shows from background noise into real family conversations, our printable guides are waiting for you!!