It’s hard enough being a parent—then, seeing the number of children’s shows available on Netflix, Apple, Hulu, Sling, Amazon Prime, Paramount+, YouTube, and so forth can be incredibly daunting. In an age where it is even more important to pay attention to the content your children watch on their tablets, it can be scary to choose the right content. You don’t want anything that isn’t educational in some way, but you also don’t want something your kids will immediately get bored watching.
Wouldn’t it be great if the options were easy, like when we were kids? But, unfortunately, this is a different world, and your children are a whole other animal than we were at that age. Googling everything your kids watch, the toys they play with, and what their friends are into is exhausting. There’s a lot of harmful content out there, but we’re here to help you understand whyBlippiis one of the good guys.
Who is Blippi?
Stevin John, born in May 1988, was in the Air Force before becoming the fun-loving child entertainer we all know. In January 2014,Blippiwas brought to life through Johnwith his endearing skits and fun educational videos. It wasn’t long after thatBlippibecame a YouTube sensation. John has said in previous interviews that what drove him to createBlippiwas seeing a noticeable gap in the market for quality kids' content on YouTube while engaging with his then-two-year-old nephew.
John was the producer, graphics, sound guy, and editor when he started. However, it did not take long forBlippito become a household name. Soon after his success on YouTube,Blippiwas bought by Moonbug Entertainment (which also ownsCocomelon) in 2020. Now, you cannot enter any big-name store without seeingBlippidolls, vehicles, or games.Blippiis also available in many different languages. Who knew such a silly guy dressed in orange and blue acting like the children he entertains could become so huge so fast?
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Who are Blippi’s Friends?
Blippibecame a superstar and enlisted a few buddies to help once things got to be too much for one person to manage. First, we had anotherBlippi, then a lady dressed in suspenders, and now there’s another man who is not Blippi. Now, we have the otherBlippi and Meekah Educational Adventures. Meekah brings cartwheels, laughter, and silliness to the show, and other Blippi does a dynamite job in the lead role.
At first, the viewers were hesitant, and there was a lot of rabble among parents of fans about the newBlippi,Clayton Grimm,not being as good as the original Stevin John’sBlippi—but it turned out that he was that good, after all. The forecast for friendship is sunny with a big smile since the latestBlippinews graced us in January.Blippiis taking the world by storm as he is now an international brand.
If that wasn’t enough news, Blippi has made a new friend named Juca. Juca is from Brazil and is Blippi’s first non-English-speaking friend who is already taking over in Brazil this year by interacting with children in the same manner that English-speakingBlippialready does. This will highlight Brazil’s culture, foods, and fabulous children’s venues. Blippi himself will also make international appearances and help our children learn more than we probably know!
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Where Can I Watch Blippi?
In the early days ofBlippi, if you wanted to watch the live-action series (which was the onlyBlippiin existence), you would need to tune in toBlippi’sYouTube channel. Now,Blippiis seemingly everywhere; YouTube, Hulu, Netflix, Peacock, HBO Max, Roku, Apple TV, Prime Video, Kidoodle TV, Cartoonito, and Happy Kids.
By the way, those are just your streaming choices—Blippi the MusicalandThe Blippi WorldTour,withMeekah,are also available in certain cities with Clayton Grimm asBlippi.
You may have noticed a CGI cartoon calledBlippi Wondersout now, too. It is charming and filled with rainbows and friends learning together. The cartoon is short, and there aren’t nearly as many episodes as there are of the good ol' originalBlippi.
It’s overwhelming how many different ways you can watchBlippiand his buddies; convenience is critical when you have a little one, and YouTube can be dicey for children since there is abundant inappropriate content floating around. Netflix and Amazon Kids are safer if you are not watching with them. Check outBlippi’swebsitefor more info if you have any questions.
What’s Next for Blippi?
It feels likeBlippiis taking over the world, but don’t worry; he isn’t quite there yet. He is spending a bit of time with his family and is probably practicing all those silly jokes, faces, and songs with a heaping portion of child-like wonder on his and his wife’s new baby. It is hard to believe a man who is so amazing with children is just now getting to experience proper dad vibes. We are all happy for them and wish them a lifetime of happiness.
