While that BLHH disk is pretty good, Hurwitz oversells his product — trust me, there are tons of “real musicians” making music for kids and families out there. Beyond the musicians who’ve devoted a significant chunk of time just to the kids genre, I think the number of “adult” musicians making the one-off album for kids — on tap in the not-too-distant future are Barenaked Ladies (you in the back, stop snickering!) and Luscious Jackson — will only increase as musicians figure out one way to extend their careers is to broaden their fanbase.

Which isn’t to say the Wiggles or Barney is bad, or just playing your own music is bad, or just Dan Zanes is bad — like most things parental, an open mind and some base ground rules is a good idea.