Los Angeles- Fox International Channels has acquired a major stake in BabyTV, the world’s first TV channel for infants and toddlers under three. BabyTV will feature as a core channel among FIC’s offerings, adding to FOX, FOX Life, FOX Crime, FX, and National Geographic channels. First launched in Israel in 2003, the 24/7 commercial free channel is carried on more than 75 platforms in over 50 countries worldwide. Produced by a team of content experts and child psychologists, BabyTV has created more than 60 specialized series for 3-and-under that is already airing, while over 30 series are currently in production. BabyTV’s position as a service and content provider are inline with FIC’s growth as a vertically integrated business, while the channel is expected to benefit from FIC’s worldwide infrastructure of 29 regional offices and promotional outlets. David Haslingden, CEO of FIC said “(BabyTV) has established a new niche in the market and solidified its presence there rapidly. With its global distribution, strong management team, and a genuinely quality content offering, we see BabyTV as a valuable addition to the FOX family of channels.”